Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luschaniana
ID:
41199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heimerl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Heimerl in Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 50(2). 1885. 113 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040528



Common Names

  • Luschan's Centaurea
  • Luschan Centaurea
  • Luschan's Starthistle


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Description

Centaurea luschaniana (also called 'Luschan's Star Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a height of 10-50 cm and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, steppes, and other dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea luschaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea luschaniana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea luschaniana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Centaurea luschaniana

Centaurea luschaniana is native to the Middle East and can be found in Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

Centaurea luschaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea luschaniana?

Centaurea luschaniana

What is the common name of Centaurea luschaniana?

Luschan's Cornflower

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea luschaniana?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, 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

Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:190918-1: Based on the initial data import