Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kavadarensis
ID:
96195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Micevski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Prilozi Oddel. Biol. Med. Nauki, Makedonska Akad. Nauk. Umet. 8(1–2): 49. 1990 [1987 publ. 1990]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095524



Common Names

  • Centaurea kavadarensis
  • Kavadar Daisy
  • Kavadar Star-thistle


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Description

Centaurea kavadarensis (also called Kavadar's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink-purple flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kavadarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kavadarensis is a small, yellow-green disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kavadarensis is a low-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Centaurea kavadarensis

Centaurea kavadarensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Centaurea kavadarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kavadarensis?

Centaurea kavadarensis

What is the common name of Centaurea kavadarensis?

Kavadar Daisy

Where does Centaurea kavadarensis grow?

It is native to the Balkans

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