Status:
valid
Authors:
Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 218 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008816
Common Names
- Zeybek's Star-thistle
- Zeybek Centaurea
- Zeybek Knapweed
Description
Centaurea zeybekii (also called Zeybek's Cornflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean Basin. It has a woody rootstock and grows to about 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in heads. It grows in rocky and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea zeybekii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centaurea zeybekii is a yellow disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea zeybekii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year in early spring.
Where to Find Centaurea zeybekii
Centaurea zeybekii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Centaurea zeybekii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea zeybekii?
Centaurea zeybekii
What is the common name of Centaurea zeybekii?
Zeybek's Centaurea
What type of plant is Centaurea zeybekii?
Herb
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,