Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kusanii
ID:
136439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radić

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Biokovica 1: 139 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135768



Common Names

  • Centaurea Kusanii
  • Kusanii Knapweed
  • Kusanii Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea kusanii (also called Kusan's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with star-shaped, pink flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kusanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea kusanii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kusanii is a perennial plant that is native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the divisions should be taken in the spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea kusanii

Centaurea kusanii can be found in the temperate regions of Central and South Asia.

Centaurea kusanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kusanii?

Centaurea kusanii

What is the common name of Centaurea kusanii?

Kusan's Star-thistle

What type of plant is Centaurea kusanii?

Biennial herb

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,