Status:
valid
Authors:
N.B.Illar.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 18: 303 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033140
Common Names
- Sarandinakiae Cornflower
- Sarandinakiae Knapweed
- Sarandinakiae Centaurea
Description
Centaurea sarandinakiae (also called Greek knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with several branches. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It is native to Greece and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea sarandinakiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea sarandinakiae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea sarandinakiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Centaurea sarandinakiae
Centaurea sarandinakiae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
Centaurea sarandinakiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea sarandinakiae?
Centaurea sarandinakiae
What type of plant is Centaurea sarandinakiae?
Centaurea sarandinakiae is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Centaurea sarandinakiae found?
Centaurea sarandinakiae is found in the Mediterranean region.
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
N.B. Illarionova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.B.Illar.' in the authors string.