Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
portense
ID:
594683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brot.) Butcher

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Further Ill. Brit. Pl. : 237 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594015

Common Names

  • Centaurium Portense
  • Port Orford Centaury
  • Port Orford Centaury

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Description

Centaurium portense (also called Common centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Gentianaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with a stem up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium portense is used as a diuretic, for treating anemia, and as a tonic. It is also used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurium portense has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium portense is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Centaurium portense

Centaurium portense can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Centaurium portense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium portense?

Centaurium portense

What is the common name of Centaurium portense?

Porto Centaury

What type of plant is Centaurium portense?

Herbaceous annual

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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