Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ognjanoffii
ID:
3429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urum.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 1911, x. 66.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002758



Common Names

  • Ognjanoff's Centaurea
  • Ognjanoff's Cornflower
  • Ognjanoff's Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea ognjanoffii (also called Ognjanoff's Cornflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The flowers are pink and have a yellow center. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ognjanoffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ognjanoffii has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ognjanoffii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Centaurea ognjanoffii

Centaurea ognjanoffii is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea ognjanoffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ognjanoffii?

Centaurea ognjanoffii

What is the common name of Centaurea ognjanoffii?

Ognjanoff's Centaurea

Where is Centaurea ognjanoffii found?

Centaurea ognjanoffii is found in the southeastern United States.

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