Status:
valid
Authors:
Klokov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Nauk. Zap. Kyjivs'k. Derzavn. Univ. Sevcenka 7(6): 80 (-81). 1948
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114860
Common Names
- Savran Centaurea
- Savran Knapweed
- Centaurea Savranica
Synonyms
- Acosta savranica (Klokov) Holub [unknown]
- Centaurea rhenana savranica (Klokov) Dostál [unknown]
Description
Centaurea savranica (also called 'Savran Centaury', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has bright yellow flowers with a long, spiny involucre.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea savranica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes. It can be used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and even cancer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea savranica is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea savranica is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Centaurea savranica
Centaurea savranica is native to Turkey and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Centaurea savranica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea savranica?
Centaurea savranica
What type of plant is Centaurea savranica?
It is an annual herb
Where is Centaurea savranica found?
It is found in 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,