Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavrenkoana
ID:
11240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Nauk. Zap. Kyjivs'k. Derzavn. Univ. Sevcenka 7(6): 81. 1948

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010569



Common Names

  • Centaurea lavrenkoana
  • Lavrenko's Starthistle
  • Lavrenko's Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea pseudoovina N.B.Illar. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea lavrenkoana (also called Lavrenko's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes at an altitude of 2000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea lavrenkoana is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea lavrenkoana has purple flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea lavrenkoana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating by division, it should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps into smaller sections, each with a few leaves and roots attached.

Where to Find Centaurea lavrenkoana

Centaurea lavrenkoana can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.

Centaurea lavrenkoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea lavrenkoana?

Centaurea lavrenkoana

What is the common name of Centaurea lavrenkoana?

Lavrenko's knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea lavrenkoana?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands

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