Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
intermedium
ID:
594625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wheldon) Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Scott. Nat. Hist. 1905: 48 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593957

Common Names

  • Centaurium intermedium
  • Centaurium Intermedium
  • Intermedium Centaurium

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Description

Centaurium intermedium (also called intermediate 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 intermedium 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

The flower of Centaurium intermedium 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 intermedium can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soils. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Centaurium intermedium

Centaurium intermedium is native to Europe and can be found in dry and sandy soils.

Centaurium intermedium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium intermedium?

Centaurium intermedium

What is the common name of Centaurium intermedium?

Intermediate centaury

What is the family of Centaurium intermedium?

Gentianaceae

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

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Ciro Pollini (1782-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pollini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366660-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.