Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomorosii
ID:
25434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Micevski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Croat. 44: 84 (1985) (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024763



Common Names

  • Centaurea
  • Tomorosii
  • Tomoros' Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea tomorosii (also called Tomor's Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white to pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tomorosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tomorosii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single, oval shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tomorosii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring and kept moist until germination. The plants can also be divided in early spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centaurea tomorosii

Centaurea tomorosii can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Centaurea tomorosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tomorosii?

Centaurea tomorosii

What type of plant is Centaurea tomorosii?

It is an annual herb

Where is Centaurea tomorosii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123923: Based on the initial data import
Kiril Micevski (1926-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micevski' in the authors string.