Status:
valid
Authors:
Esteve
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 23: 182 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594044
Common Names
- Centaurium Rigualii
- Rigual's Centaury
- Rigual's Centaury
Description
Centaurium rigualii (also called Rigual's 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 rigualii 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
Centaurium rigualii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centaurium rigualii is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Centaurium rigualii
Centaurium rigualii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Centaurium rigualii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centaurium rigualii?
Centaurium rigualii
What is the common name of Centaurium rigualii?
Rigual's Centaury
Where is Centaurium rigualii found?
Centaurium rigualii is found in Spain
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,