Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35(no. 245): 313 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089748
Common Names
- Centaurweed
- Erlangea Centauroides
- Erlangea
Description
Erlangea centauroides (also called Centaur's Erlangea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and has narrow leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erlangea centauroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erlangea centauroides has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erlangea centauroides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Erlangea centauroides
Erlangea centauroides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and can be found in nurseries.
Erlangea centauroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erlangea centauroides?
Erlangea centauroides
What is the common name of Erlangea centauroides?
Centaur-like erlangea
What type of plant is Erlangea centauroides?
Perennial herb
Species in the Erlangea genus
Erlangea fruticosa,
Erlangea chevalieri,
Erlangea calycina,
Erlangea richardsiae,
Erlangea misera,
Erlangea plumosa,
Erlangea enigmatica,
Erlangea paleacea,
Erlangea smithii,
Erlangea centauroides,
Erlangea alternifolia,
Erlangea misera,
Erlangea remifolia,
Erlangea schebellensis,
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,