Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vavilovii
ID:
2944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takht. & Gabrieljan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 72(12): 1657 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002273



Common Names

  • Centaurea vavilovii
  • Vavilov's Star-thistle
  • Vavilov's Centaurea


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Description

Centaurea vavilovii (also called Vavilov's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a white-woolly underside. The flowers are pink-purple and have a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea vavilovii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurea vavilovii has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea vavilovii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Centaurea vavilovii

Centaurea vavilovii is found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe.

Centaurea vavilovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea vavilovii?

Centaurea vavilovii

What is the common name of Centaurea vavilovii?

Vavilov's Cornflower

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea vavilovii?

Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests

What is the flowering period of Centaurea vavilovii?

Summer

What is the growth habit of Centaurea vavilovii?

Upright, clump-forming perennial

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-102182: Based on the initial data import
Armen Takhtajan (1910-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takht.' in the authors string.
Elenora Tzolakovna Gabrieljan (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gabrieljan' in the authors string.