Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ugamica
ID:
78972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 27: 143 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078301



Common Names

  • Centaurea ugamica
  • Ugam Thistle
  • Ugam Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea ugamica (also called Uganian Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea ugamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea ugamica has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea ugamica is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Centaurea ugamica

Centaurea ugamica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Centaurea ugamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea ugamica?

Centaurea ugamica

What is the common name of Centaurea ugamica?

Ugamic Cornflower

What is the habitat of Centaurea ugamica?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as grasslands 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,