Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oltensis
ID:
67333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sosn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 21: 60 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066662



Common Names

  • Centaurea oltensis
  • Oltensis Centaurea
  • Oltense Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea sessilis J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Centaurea sessilis Willd. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea oltensis (also called Olt Mountain Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a purple center.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea oltensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea oltensis has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea oltensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkan region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.

Where to Find Centaurea oltensis

Centaurea oltensis is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Centaurea oltensis FAQ

What are the common names of Centaurea oltensis?

Olt Centaurea, Olt's Centaurea

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea oltensis?

Centaurea oltensis is native to the Olt Valley in Romania and grows in dry, rocky areas.

What is the growth habit of Centaurea oltensis?

Centaurea oltensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

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