Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jankeana
ID:
43779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Simonk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Termesz. Fuzetek 1: 168. 1817

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043108



Common Names

  • Janke's Star-thistle
  • Janke's Centaurea
  • Janke's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea jankeana (also called Janke's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and pink flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea jankeana is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright purple flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea jankeana has a bright yellow flower with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea jankeana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun and requires regular watering. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Centaurea jankeana

Centaurea jankeana is native to the mountains of Turkey and Iran.

Centaurea jankeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea jankeana?

Centaurea jankeana

What are the common names of Centaurea jankeana?

Janke's starthistle, Janke's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea jankeana?

It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-14170: Based on the initial data import
Lajos von Simonkai (1851-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonk.' in the authors string.