Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kemulariae
ID:
87802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dumbadze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 16: 104 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087131



Common Names

  • Centaurea Kemulariae
  • Kemulariae Centaurea
  • Kemulariae


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea kubanica Klokov [unknown]
  • Centaurea micrantha kemulariae (Dumbadze) Mikheev [unknown]

Description

Centaurea kemulariae (also called Kemularia Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a woody stem with greyish-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kemulariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea kemulariae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are deeply divided and have a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kemulariae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors and will germinate in 1-3 months.

Where to Find Centaurea kemulariae

Centaurea kemulariae is native to the western Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Centaurea kemulariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kemulariae?

Centaurea kemulariae

What is the common name of Centaurea kemulariae?

Kemulariae Centaurea

What is the family of Centaurea kemulariae?

Asteraceae

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-43506: Based on the initial data import
Thamar A. Dumbadze (b.1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumbadze' in the authors string.