Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
scilloides
ID:
594715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Samp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Herb. Port. : 106 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594047

Common Names

  • Centaurium Scilloides
  • Scilla-like Centaury
  • Squill-like Centaury

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Description

Centaurium scilloides (also called Squill-leaved 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 scilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop in some parts of the world. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurium scilloides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium scilloides is a perennial plant native to Europe. 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 scilloides

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

Centaurium scilloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium scilloides?

Centaurium scilloides

What is the common name of Centaurium scilloides?

Squill-like Centaury

Where is Centaurium scilloides found?

Centaurium scilloides is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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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