Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cachanlahuen
ID:
594543

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molina) B.L.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 396 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593875

Common Names

  • Cachanlahuen Centaury
  • Calycosum Centaury
  • Candelabrum Centaury

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Synonyms

  • Erythraea pallida Willd. ex Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Centaurium cachanlahuen (also called Cachanlahuen centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has alternate, simple, entire leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium cachanlahuen 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 cachanlahuen has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium cachanlahuen is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Centaurium cachanlahuen

Centaurium cachanlahuen can be found in Chile.

Centaurium cachanlahuen FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium cachanlahuen?

Centaurium cachanlahuen

What is the family of Centaurium cachanlahuen?

Gentianaceae

What is the native range of Centaurium cachanlahuen?

Chile

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,

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