Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Aksoy, H.Duman & Efe
Source:
ipni
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26(1-2): 53 (-56; fig. 1) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331516
Common Names
- Yaltirik's Thistle
- Centaurea yaltirikii
- Yaltirik's Thistle
Description
Centaurea yaltirikii (also called Yaltirik's Centaurea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Turkey, where it grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea yaltirikii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Centaurea yaltirikii sub. dumanii N.Aksoy & Efe
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea yaltirikii has yellow flowers with dark centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea yaltirikii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Centaurea yaltirikii
Centaurea yaltirikii is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Turkey.
Centaurea yaltirikii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea yaltirikii?
Centaurea yaltirikii
What is the common name of Centaurea yaltirikii?
Yaltirik knapweed
What is the natural habitat of Centaurea yaltirikii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
Necmi Aksoy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Aksoy' in the authors string.