Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
32148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 670 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031477



Common Names

  • Haussknecht's Centaurea
  • Haussknecht Centaurea
  • Centaurea haussknechtii


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Description

Centaurea haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Turkey and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea haussknechtii has bright yellow, star-shaped flowers with a black center. The flowers are followed by small, brown, spiny seed heads. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea haussknechtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centaurea haussknechtii

Centaurea haussknechtii can be found in the western Mediterranean region.

Centaurea haussknechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea haussknechtii?

Centaurea haussknechtii

What is the common name of Centaurea haussknechtii?

Haussknecht's Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea haussknechtii?

Centaurea haussknechtii is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

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