Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centauroides
ID:
1327794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 38: 2 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340248

Common Names

  • Centauroides Oocephala
  • Centauroides Oocephala
  • Centauroides Oocephala

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Description

Oocephala centauroides (also called Centaur Oocephala, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is a small, evergreen perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oocephala centauroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oocephala centauroides is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and hard. The seedlings are small, with two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oocephala centauroides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the plants in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plants regularly.

Where to Find Oocephala centauroides

Oocephala centauroides is found in Mexico.

Oocephala centauroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oocephala centauroides?

Oocephala centauroides

What is the natural habitat of Oocephala centauroides?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering season of Oocephala centauroides?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.