Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wolgensis
ID:
92843

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 581 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092172



Common Names

  • Wolgensis Centaurea
  • Centaurea wolgensis
  • Wolgensis Centaurea


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Synonyms

  • Phaeopappus wolgensis (DC.) Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Centaurea wolgensis (also called Wolga Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple-pink flower heads. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea wolgensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea wolgensis is a yellow-orange, star-shaped flower with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea wolgensis is a species of flowering plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, clump-forming plant with small, purple flowers. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It is also deer-resistant.

Where to Find Centaurea wolgensis

Centaurea wolgensis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin region.

Centaurea wolgensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Centaurea wolgensis?

Centaurea wolgensis prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Centaurea wolgensis be watered?

Centaurea wolgensis should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How big does Centaurea wolgensis grow?

Centaurea wolgensis can reach a height of up to 1m and a width of up to 0.5m.

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,