Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(13): 26 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286472
Common Names
- Centromadia perennis
- Perennial Centromadia
- Perennis Centromadia
Description
Centromadia perennis (also called Centromadia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean region, and it grows in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Centromadia perennis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in rock gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centromadia perennis has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centromadia perennis is a perennial herb native to California. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root crown. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Centromadia perennis
Centromadia perennis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Centromadia perennis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centromadia perennis?
Centromadia perennis
What is the family of Centromadia perennis?
Asteraceae
Where is Centromadia perennis found?
North America
Species in the Centromadia genus
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,