Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huljakii
ID:
29581

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wagner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 286 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028910



Common Names

  • Centaurea Huljakii
  • Huljak's Centaurea
  • Huljak's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea huljakii (also called Blue Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with blue-violet flowers. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea huljakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and its leaves can be used as a natural mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea huljakii has small yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with a pair of linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea huljakii is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Centaurea huljakii

Centaurea huljakii can be found in the steppes of Eastern Europe, including parts of Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria.

Centaurea huljakii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea huljakii?

Centaurea huljakii

What is the common name of Centaurea huljakii?

Huljak's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea huljakii?

It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed habitats in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia

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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