Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz & Esfand.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13(1): 139 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085818
Common Names
- Ghahreman's Star-thistle
- Ghahreman's Centaurea
- Star-thistle
Description
Centaurea ghahremanii (also called Ghahreman's Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea ghahremanii is a flowering plant native to Iran and is often used for ornamental purposes. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a popular choice for herbal remedies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea ghahremanii has small, yellow flowers with a dark center that are arranged in a loose cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea ghahremanii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by dividing the root clumps in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it may take several years for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Centaurea ghahremanii
Centaurea ghahremanii is native to Iran and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Centaurea ghahremanii FAQ
What type of plant is Centaurea ghahremanii?
Centaurea ghahremanii is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.
Where is Centaurea ghahremanii found?
Centaurea ghahremanii is found in Iran.
What is the growth habit of Centaurea ghahremanii?
Centaurea ghahremanii is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.
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,