Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
chilensis
ID:
1275860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Druce

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4: 613 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275198

Common Names

  • Centaurium
  • Chilensis Centaurium
  • Centaurium Chilensis

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Description

Centaurium chilensis (also called Chilean Centaury, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Chile. It has small, round leaves and small pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium chilensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It can also be used as a food flavoring and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurium chilensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, wide leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium chilensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Centaurium chilensis

Centaurium chilensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Centaurium chilensis FAQ

What type of soil does Centaurium chilensis prefer?

Centaurium chilensis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Centaurium chilensis?

Centaurium chilensis prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best way to propagate Centaurium chilensis?

Centaurium chilensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

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 tro-50277384: Based on the initial data import
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.