Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luristanica
ID:
120072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. lxxxix. 265 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119401



Common Names

  • Centaurea Luristanica
  • Luristanica Centaurea
  • Centaurea Luristanica L


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Description

Centaurea luristanica (also called Persian Cornflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran and Iraq. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower head. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea luristanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea luristanica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea luristanica is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until germination. For division, divide the plant in early spring or fall. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Centaurea luristanica

Centaurea luristanica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Centaurea luristanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea luristanica?

Centaurea luristanica

What is the common name of Centaurea luristanica?

Luristan Knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea luristanica?

Mountainous regions of Europe

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