Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
littorale
ID:
594637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turner) Gilmour

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 498 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593969

Common Names

  • Centaurium littorale
  • Centaurium Littorale
  • Littorale Centaurium

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Description

Centaurium littorale (also called Sea centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia, and found in coastal areas, salt marshes and sandy soils. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with small, bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium littorale 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurium littorale sub. compressum (Hayne) Kirschner
Centaurium littorale sub. uliginosum (Waldst. & Kit.) Rothm. ex Melderis
Centaurium littorale sub. littorale

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurium littorale 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 littorale 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 littorale

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

Centaurium littorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium littorale?

Centaurium littorale

What are the common names of Centaurium littorale?

Seashore Centaury, Coastal Centaury

What is the growth habit of Centaurium littorale?

Centaurium littorale is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending habit

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

Dawson Turner (1775-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turner' in the authors string.
John Scott Lennox Gilmour (1906-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilmour' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366670-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.