Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
jolivetinum
ID:
594627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Fourn.) P.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Quatre Fl. France : 856 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593959

Common Names

  • Centaurium jolivetinum
  • Centaurium Jolivetinum
  • Jolivetinum Centaurium

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Description

Centaurium jolivetinum (also called Jolivet's centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium jolivetinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurium jolivetinum 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 jolivetinum 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 jolivetinum

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

Centaurium jolivetinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium jolivetinum?

Centaurium jolivetinum

What is the common name of Centaurium jolivetinum?

Jolivet's centaury

What is the family of Centaurium jolivetinum?

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,

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