Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sivasica
ID:
136216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 218 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135545



Common Names

  • Sivas Centaurea
  • Sivasica Centaurea
  • Centaurea Sivasica


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Synonyms

  • Acosta sivasica (Wagenitz) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea sivasica (also called Sivas knapweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Turkey. It has feathery leaves and produces white flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea sivasica is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea sivasica is a purple-blue thistle-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea sivasica is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Centaurea sivasica

Centaurea sivasica is native to Turkey and can be found in the Sivas Province.

Centaurea sivasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea sivasica?

Centaurea sivasica

What is the common name of Centaurea sivasica?

Sivas knapweed

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea sivasica?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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-96285: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.