Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
594612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maire) J.-P.Lebrun & Marais

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Elements Atlas Pl. Vasc. de l'Afrique Seche 2: 107 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593944

Common Names

  • Centaurium flexuosum
  • Centaurium Flexuosum
  • Flexuosum Centaurium

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Description

Centaurium flexuosum (also called wavy-leaved 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 flexuosum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurium flexuosum is small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium flexuosum 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 flexuosum

Centaurium flexuosum is native to Europe and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Centaurium flexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium flexuosum?

Centaurium flexuosum

What is the family of Centaurium flexuosum?

Gentianaceae

What is the native range of Centaurium flexuosum?

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Lebrun (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebrun' in the authors string.
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366648-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.