Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
serpentinicola
ID:
594718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlström

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 16: 75 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594050

Common Names

  • Centaurium Serpentinicola
  • Serpentine Centaury
  • Serpentine Centaury

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Description

Centaurium serpentinicola (also called Serpentine 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 serpentinicola 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 serpentinicola 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 serpentinicola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can be grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Centaurium serpentinicola

Centaurium serpentinicola is native to Europe and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Centaurium serpentinicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium serpentinicola?

Centaurium serpentinicola

What is the common name of Centaurium serpentinicola?

Serpentine Centaury

Where is Centaurium serpentinicola found?

Centaurium serpentinicola 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,

References

Annette L. Carlström (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlström' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930233-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.