Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kanitziana
ID:
16512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Janka ex D.Brândză

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Analele Acad. Romane ser. 2, 4: 447, t. 2. 1884

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015841



Common Names

  • Kanitz's Centaurea
  • Kanitz's Knapweed
  • Centaurea Kanitziana


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Description

Centaurea kanitziana (also called Kanitz's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white midrib, and the flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kanitziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kanitziana is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kanitziana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, from cold to temperate.

Where to Find Centaurea kanitziana

Centaurea kanitziana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Centaurea kanitziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kanitziana?

Centaurea kanitziana

What is the common name of Centaurea kanitziana?

Kanitz's Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea kanitziana?

It is native to the Balkans and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-115329: Based on the initial data import
Victor von Janka (1837-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janka' in the authors string.
Dimitrie Brândză (1846-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Brândză' in the authors string.