Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
87528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Hayek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Centaur. Exsicc. Crit. Fasc. 3: 140. 1921 , fide G. Wagenitz

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086857



Common Names

  • Centaurea kotschyi
  • Kotschy's Star-thistle
  • Kotschy's Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea kotschyi kotschyi [unknown]
  • Phaeopappus kotschyi kotschyi [unknown]
  • Cheirolepis kotschyi kotschyi [unknown]

Description

Centaurea kotschyi (also called 'Kotschy's Star-thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial herb with spiny stems and leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurea kotschyi sub. kotschyi
Centaurea kotschyi sub. persica (Boiss.) Greuter
Centaurea kotschyi sub. floccosa (Boiss.) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kotschyi is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, light brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kotschyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Centaurea kotschyi

Centaurea kotschyi is native to Turkey and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Centaurea kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kotschyi?

Centaurea kotschyi

What is the common name of Centaurea kotschyi?

Kotschy's Star-thistle

What type of plant is Centaurea kotschyi?

Herbaceous perennial

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-43240: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.