Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
erythraea
ID:
594584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rafn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Danm. Holst. Fl. 2: 75 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593916

Common Names

  • Centaurium erythraea
  • Erythraea Centaury
  • Red Centaurium

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Synonyms

  • Xolemia palustris Raf. [unknown]
  • Centaurium umbellatum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Centaurium minus austriacum (Ronniger) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Erythraea centaurium Borkh. [unknown]
  • Centaurium erythraea austriacum (Ronniger ex Fritsch) Kožuharov & Petrova [unknown]

Description

Centaurium erythraea (also called common centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium erythraea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It has also been used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurium erythraea sub. apertum (H.Lindb.) Greuter
Centaurium erythraea sub. bernardii (Maire & Sauvage) Greuter
Centaurium erythraea sub. enclusense (O.Bolòs, Molin. & P.Monts.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Centaurium erythraea sub. grandiflorum (Griseb.) Melderis
Centaurium erythraea sub. limoniiforme (Greuter) Greuter
Centaurium erythraea sub. rumelicum (Velen.) Melderis
Centaurium erythraea sub. suffruticosum (Griseb.) Greuter
Centaurium erythraea sub. turcicum (Velen.) Melderis
Centaurium erythraea sub. majus (Hoffmanns. & Link) M.Laínz
Centaurium erythraea sub. erythraea
Centaurium erythraea sub. rhodense (Boiss. & Reut.) Melderis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurium erythraea 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 erythraea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Centaurium erythraea

Centaurium erythraea can be found in Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Centaurium erythraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium erythraea?

Centaurium erythraea

What is the family of Centaurium erythraea?

Gentianaceae

What is the native range of Centaurium erythraea?

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

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