Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molesworthiae
ID:
1321498

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.López, Devesa & García Rojas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30(4): 422 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333952



Common Names

  • Centaurea Molesworthiae
  • Molesworthiae Plant
  • Molesworthiae Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea molesworthiae (also called Molesworth's Centaurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Turkey. It is an evergreen shrub with pink flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea molesworthiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea molesworthiae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, obovate-lanceolate-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, obovate-lanceolate-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea molesworthiae can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Centaurea molesworthiae

Centaurea molesworthiae is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Centaurea molesworthiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea molesworthiae?

Centaurea molesworthiae

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea molesworthiae?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flowering period of Centaurea molesworthiae?

Spring and summer

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

Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.
Eusebio López (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.López' in the authors string.
J. A. García Rojas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García Rojas' in the authors string.