Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
aschersonianum
ID:
594524

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seemen) P.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Quatre Fl. France 856 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593856

Common Names

  • Centaurium aschersonianum
  • Ascherson's Centaury
  • Aschersonianum Centaurium

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Description

Centaurium aschersonianum (also called Ascherson's centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. 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 aschersonianum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It has also been used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurium aschersonianum has small yellow flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium aschersonianum 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 aschersonianum

Centaurium aschersonianum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Centaurium aschersonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium aschersonianum?

Centaurium aschersonianum

What is the family of Centaurium aschersonianum?

Gentianaceae

What is the native range of Centaurium aschersonianum?

Central and southern Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2708583: Based on the initial data import
Paul Victor Fournier (1877-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Karl Otto von Seemen (1838-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seemen' in the authors string.