Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kandavanensis
ID:
15464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139b: 392 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014793



Common Names

  • Centaurea kandavanensis
  • Kandavan Centaurea
  • Kandavan Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea kandavanensis (also called Kandavan's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered with spines.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kandavanensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kandavanensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white ring around the center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kandavanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Centaurea kandavanensis

Centaurea kandavanensis is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 meters.

Centaurea kandavanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kandavanensis?

Centaurea kandavanensis

What are the common names of Centaurea kandavanensis?

None

What is the growth habit of Centaurea kandavanensis?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping growth habit.

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-114310: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.