Status:
valid
Authors:
Kotov ex Klokov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Trav. Inst. Bot., Univ. Kharkov, ed. Med. 1: 92, 101. 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093792
Common Names
- Paczosky's Centaurea
- Paczosky's Star Thistle
- Paczosky's Knapweed
Description
Centaurea paczoskyi (also called Paczosky's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink-purple flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea paczoskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for cut flower arrangements. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee forage plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea paczoskyi is a yellow-orange thistle-like bloom with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea paczoskyi is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to divide the root system in the spring or fall for best results.
Where to Find Centaurea paczoskyi
Centaurea paczoskyi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an endangered species in some countries.
Centaurea paczoskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea paczoskyi?
Centaurea paczoskyi
What are the common names of Centaurea paczoskyi?
Paczosky's knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea paczoskyi?
It is native to Turkey and the Caucasus
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,