Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woronowii
ID:
115015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm. ex Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 1924-25, n. s. Pt. 2, 91 (192

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114344



Common Names

  • Centaurea Woronowii
  • Woronow's Star-thistle
  • Woronow's Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Cyanus woronowii (Bornm. ex Sosn.) Soják [unknown]
  • Centaurea triumfettii pleiocephala Bornm. [unknown]
  • Centaurea woronowii Bornm. ex Sosn. [deprecated]

Description

Centaurea woronowii (also called Woronow's knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a thick, woody stem and lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea woronowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea woronowii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea woronowii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until they are rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Centaurea woronowii

Centaurea woronowii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurea woronowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea woronowii?

Centaurea woronowii

What type of plant is Centaurea woronowii?

A flowering plant

Where is Centaurea woronowii native to?

Central and South America

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-75845: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.