Status:
valid
Authors:
Yıld. & Yaprak
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 21(1): 36 (2014 publ. 2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343165
Common Names
- Centaurium
- Cicekii Centaurium
- Cicekii's Centaurium
Description
Centaurium cicekii (also called Cicek's centaurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Centaurium cicekii is a plant native to Southeast Asia and is used in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centaurium cicekii has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurium cicekii is a perennial, evergreen plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Centaurium cicekii
Centaurium cicekii can be found in Turkey.
Centaurium cicekii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurium cicekii?
Centaurium cicekii
What is the common name of Centaurium cicekii?
Çiçek's Centaurium
What is the natural habitat of Centaurium cicekii?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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
Ahmet Emre Yaprak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yaprak' in the authors string.