Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuntasia
ID:
42390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr. ex Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 6: 646 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041719



Common Names

  • Centaurea tuntasia
  • Tuntasian Star-thistle
  • Tuntasian Cornflower


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada tuntasia (Heldreich ex Halácsy) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea tuntasia (also called Tuntas Centaurea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Turkey, where it grows in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea tuntasia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea tuntasia has purple-blue flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea tuntasia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Centaurea tuntasia

Centaurea tuntasia can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

Centaurea tuntasia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea tuntasia?

Centaurea tuntasia

What are the common names of Centaurea tuntasia?

Tuntas thistle

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea tuntasia?

It is found in dry, rocky, and grassy habitats in the mountains of the Caucasus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140347: Based on the initial data import
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.