Status:
valid
Authors:
Urum. & J.Wagner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok vi. 166 (1907).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129374
Common Names
- Centaurea Zlatarskyana
- Zlatarskyana Centaurea
- Centaurea
Synonyms
- Jacea zlatarskyana (Urum. & J.Wagner) Holub [unknown]
Description
Centaurea zlatarskyana (also called Zlatarsky's Knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurea zlatarskyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it beneficial for the environment. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurea zlatarskyana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are hairy and grayish-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurea zlatarskyana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Centaurea zlatarskyana
Centaurea zlatarskyana is native to the Balkan Peninsula. It can be found in the wild in Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia.
Centaurea zlatarskyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurea zlatarskyana?
Centaurea zlatarskyana
What type of plant is Centaurea zlatarskyana?
It is an annual herb
Where does Centaurea zlatarskyana grow?
It grows in the Balkan Peninsula
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,