Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyrcanica
ID:
24117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2: 7: 425 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023446



Common Names

  • Centaurea hyrcanica
  • Hyrcanian Knapweed
  • Hyrcanian Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea hyrcanica (also called Hyrcanian Knapweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of northern Iran and the Caucasus. It grows in rocky, dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea hyrcanica is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower arrangements and as a ground cover. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea hyrcanica is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea hyrcanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Centaurea hyrcanica

Centaurea hyrcanica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Centaurea hyrcanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea hyrcanica?

Centaurea hyrcanica

What is the common name of Centaurea hyrcanica?

Hyrcanian Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea hyrcanica?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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,