Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turkestanica
ID:
33673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 6, 16: 325 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033002



Common Names

  • Centaurea turkestanica
  • Turkestan knapweed
  • Purple starthistle


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Description

Centaurea turkestanica (also called Turkestan Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has white flowers. It is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea turkestanica is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It is also a popular choice for hedging and topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Centaurea turkestanica is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea turkestanica is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Centaurea turkestanica

Centaurea turkestanica is native to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Centaurea turkestanica FAQ

What type of soil does Centaurea turkestanica prefer?

Centaurea turkestanica prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much water does Centaurea turkestanica need?

Centaurea turkestanica needs moderate amounts of water, about once a week.

How much sunlight does Centaurea turkestanica need?

Centaurea turkestanica needs full sun to partial shade.

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,

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