Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vankovii
ID:
22646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxviii. 618 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021975



Common Names

  • Vankov's Centaurea
  • Vankov's Starthistle
  • Vankov's Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea sterilis vankovii (Klokov) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Centaurea vankovii (also called Vankov's Star-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a branched stem with linear leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea vankovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea vankovii has bright purple flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea vankovii is a perennial that can be propagated by division. Dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist until the plants are established. Fertilize the plants once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Centaurea vankovii

Centaurea vankovii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Centaurea vankovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea vankovii?

Centaurea vankovii

What is the common name of Centaurea vankovii?

Vankov's Cornflower

What are the characteristics of Centaurea vankovii?

Centaurea vankovii is an annual herb with pink flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

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