Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caspia
ID:
111028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 219 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110357



Common Names

  • Caspian Centaury
  • Caspian Star Thistle
  • Centaurea caspia


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Description

Centaurea caspia (also called Caspian Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South Asia and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea caspia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea caspia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea caspia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Centaurea caspia

Centaurea caspia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Centaurea caspia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea caspia?

Centaurea caspia

What are the common names of Centaurea caspia?

Caspian knapweed, Caspian starthistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea caspia?

It is native to dry, grassy slopes and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6936: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.