Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kalambakensis
ID:
32932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier v. 784. (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032261



Common Names

  • Centaurea kalambakensis
  • Kalambaka Centaurea
  • Kalambaka Star-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Acosta kalambakensis (Freyn & Sint.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea kalambakensis (also called Kalambaka Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with purple flowers. It is native to Greece, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kalambakensis is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kalambakensis is a bright purple with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kalambakensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the stem in well-draining soil and water it regularly. The plant will start to produce new roots and shoots in a few weeks.

Where to Find Centaurea kalambakensis

Centaurea kalambakensis is native to the Balkans region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny climates such as Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Centaurea kalambakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kalambakensis?

Centaurea kalambakensis

What is the common name of Centaurea kalambakensis?

Kalambaka Centaurea

Where is Centaurea kalambakensis found?

Centaurea kalambakensis is found in Greece

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-131197: Based on the initial data import
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.