Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarfattiana
ID:
119864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Gangale & Uzunov

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 125(4): 464 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119193



Common Names

  • Sarfattiana Centaurea
  • Centaurea Sarfattiana
  • Sarfattiana Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea sarfattiana (also called 'Sarfatty's Star-thistle', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters and has white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sarfattiana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to pollinators. It can also be used as a ground cover and to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea sarfattiana is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sarfattiana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Centaurea sarfattiana

Centaurea sarfattiana is native to Turkey and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Centaurea sarfattiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sarfattiana?

Centaurea sarfattiana

What is the common name of Centaurea sarfattiana?

Sarfatti's Centaurea

What is the habitat of Centaurea sarfattiana?

It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands

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-80495: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Carmen Gangale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gangale' in the authors string.
Dimitar Uzunov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uzunov' in the authors string.