Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucurensis
ID:
74637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teyber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 63: 492 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073966



Common Names

  • Mucur Centaurea
  • Mucur Star Thistle
  • Mucur Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea biokovensis mucuriensis Hayek [unknown]

Description

Centaurea mucurensis (also called Mucur Centaury, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea mucurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine, as a source of food, and as a source of dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea mucurensis has small, purple flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea mucurensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Centaurea mucurensis

Centaurea mucurensis can be found in the grasslands of southern Europe.

Centaurea mucurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea mucurensis?

Centaurea mucurensis

What is the common name of Centaurea mucurensis?

Mucur Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea mucurensis?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-30703: Based on the initial data import
Alois Teyber (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teyber' in the authors string.