Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
ameghinoi
ID:
594519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 613 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593851

Common Names

  • Centaurium ameghinoi
  • Ameghino's Centaury
  • Ameghinoi Centaurium

Searching for Centaurium ameghinoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Centaurium ameghinoi (also called Ameghino's centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a branching stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in moist meadows, fields, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium ameghinoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Centaurium ameghinoi are small and white with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

Searching for Centaurium ameghinoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium ameghinoi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Centaurium ameghinoi

Centaurium ameghinoi is native to Argentina and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Centaurium ameghinoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium ameghinoi?

Centaurium ameghinoi

What is the common name of Centaurium ameghinoi?

Ameghino's centaury

What is the family of Centaurium ameghinoi?

Gentianaceae

Species in the Centaurium genus

Centaurium ameghinoi, Centaurium aschersonianum, Centaurium barrelieroides, Centaurium bianoris, Centaurium cachanlahuen, Centaurium capense, Centaurium centaurioides, Centaurium chloodes, Centaurium cochinchinense, Centaurium compar, Centaurium erythraea, Centaurium favargeri, Centaurium flexuosum, Centaurium intermedium, Centaurium jolivetinum, Centaurium litardierei, Centaurium littorale, Centaurium mairei, Centaurium malzacianum, Centaurium maritimum, Centaurium microcalyx, Centaurium minutissimum, Centaurium portense, Centaurium pulchellum, Centaurium quadrifolium, Centaurium rigualii, Centaurium scilloides, Centaurium serpentinicola, Centaurium tenuiflorum, Centaurium turcicum, Centaurium uliginosum, Centaurium chilensis, Centaurium cicekii, Centaurium pulchellum, Centaurium aschersonianum,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51301-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.