Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
punctatum
ID:
139903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 7: 384 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139232

Common Names

  • Punctatum Centratherum
  • Centratherum Punctatum
  • Centratherum's Punctatum

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Synonyms

  • Centratherum violaceum (Schrank) Gleason [unknown]
  • Centratherum aristatum Cass. [unknown]
  • Centratherum intermedium Less. [unknown]
  • Ampherephis pulchella Cass. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Baccharoides muticum (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Centratherum longispinum Cass. [unknown]
  • Centratherum fruticosum S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Centratherum australianum (K.Kirkman) A.R.Bean [unknown]
  • Centratherum pulchellum Steud. [unknown]
  • Centratherum brachylepis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Centratherum parviflorum Baker [unknown]
  • Ampherephis mutica Kunth [unknown]
  • Centratherum holtonii Baker [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum brachyphyllum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Centratherum brachylepis Sch.Bip. ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum viscosissimum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum punctatum [unknown]
  • Crantzia ovata Vell. [unknown]
  • Centratherum confertum K.Kirkman [unknown]
  • Amphirephis pilosa Cass. [unknown]
  • Ampherephis intermedia Link [unknown]
  • Centratherum aristatum (Kunth) Cass. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Vernonia brachylepis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Baccharoides punctatum (Cass.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Centratherum fruticosum Elmer [unknown]
  • Cacalia brachylepis (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ampherephis pulchella Cass. [unknown]
  • Ampherephis aristata Kunth [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum camporum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum parviflorum Baker [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum viscossissimum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum punctatum [unknown]
  • Baccharoides holtonii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Centratherum camporum longipes (Hassl.) Malme [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum foliosum Chodat [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum longipes Hassl. [unknown]
  • Spixia violacea Schrank [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum albicans Hassl. [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum fruticosum K.Kirkman [unknown]
  • Centratherum camporum camporum [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum punctatum [unknown]
  • Centratherum camporum albicans (Hassl.) Malme [unknown]
  • Ampherephis pilosa Cass. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Centratherum brachylepis Sch.Bip. ex Baker [deprecated]
  • Amphibecis violacea Schrank [unknown]
  • Centaurea riparia A.Cunn. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Baccharoides violaceum (Schrank) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Centratherum camporum (Hassl.) Malme [unknown]
  • Baccharoides brachylepis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Centratherum muticum Less. [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum australianum K.Kirkman [unknown]
  • Centratherum punctatum foliosum Hassl. [unknown]
  • Centratherum brevispinum Cass. [unknown]
  • Centratherum riparium (A.Cunn. ex DC.) A.R.Bean [unknown]

Description

Centratherum punctatum (also called 'Dotted Centratherum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry areas, often in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Centratherum punctatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centratherum punctatum is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a diameter of 1-2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centratherum punctatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Centratherum punctatum

Centratherum punctatum can be found in South America, from Argentina to Peru and up to Brazil.

Centratherum punctatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centratherum punctatum?

Centratherum punctatum

What is the natural habitat of Centratherum punctatum?

Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Centratherum punctatum?

Summer

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-99839: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.