Status:
valid
Authors:
Parsa
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iran 10: 173 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131231
Common Names
- Movla's Star Thistle
- Movla's Centaurea
- Movla's Knapweed
Description
Centaurea movlavia (also called Movlavi Centaurea, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a rosette of small, ovate to lanceolate leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea movlavia is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea movlavia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea movlavia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Centaurea movlavia
Centaurea movlavia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Centaurea movlavia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea movlavia?
Centaurea movlavia
What is the common name of Centaurea movlavia?
Movla's Star-thistle
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea movlavia?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in Turkey
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,