Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gontscharowii
ID:
64366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Izvest. Tadzhik. Baz. Akad. Nauk SSSR, Bot. 1(1): 70. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063695



Common Names

  • Centaurea Gontscharowii
  • Gontscharowii Centaurea
  • Gontscharowii Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea gontscharowii (also called Gontscharow's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea gontscharowii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea gontscharowii has yellow-orange flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea gontscharowii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including dry, sandy soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Centaurea gontscharowii

Centaurea gontscharowii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Centaurea gontscharowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea gontscharowii?

Centaurea gontscharowii

What is the common name of Centaurea gontscharowii?

Gontscharow's Star Thistle

What type of habitat does Centaurea gontscharowii prefer?

Centaurea gontscharowii prefers dry meadows, pastures, and open woods.

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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