Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paphlagonica
ID:
30722

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 82(2): 206 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030051



Common Names

  • Paphlagonian Centaurea
  • Paphlagonian Knapweed
  • Centaurea Paphlagonica


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Description

Centaurea paphlagonica (also called 'Paphlagonian Centaurea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, pink flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea paphlagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea paphlagonica is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea paphlagonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Centaurea paphlagonica

Centaurea paphlagonica can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea paphlagonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea paphlagonica?

Centaurea paphlagonica

What type of plant is Centaurea paphlagonica?

Herb

Where is Centaurea paphlagonica native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129048: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.