Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
demirkapiensis
ID:
82697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Micevski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Prilozi Oddel. Biol. Med. Nauki, Makedonska Akad. Nauk. Umet. 8(1–2): 49. 1990 [1987 publ. 1990]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082026



Common Names

  • Demirkapi Cornflower
  • Centaurea demirkapiensis
  • Demirkapi Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea demirkapiensis (also called 'Demirkapi Centaury', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea demirkapiensis is a flowering plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea demirkapiensis has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea demirkapiensis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Where to Find Centaurea demirkapiensis

Centaurea demirkapiensis is native to Turkey and can be found in the Taurus Mountains.

Centaurea demirkapiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea demirkapiensis?

Centaurea demirkapiensis

What is the common name of Centaurea demirkapiensis?

Demirkapi's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea demirkapiensis?

Grasslands and meadows

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,

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