Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tenuiflorum
ID:
594732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffmanns. & Link) Fritsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Naturwiss. Vereins Univ. Wien , ser. 2, 5: 97 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594064

Common Names

  • Centaurium Tenuiflorum
  • Slender-flowered Centaury
  • Slender-flowered Centaury

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Description

Centaurium tenuiflorum (also called Slender-flowered 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 tenuiflorum is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems, respiratory issues, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centaurium tenuiflorum sub. acutiflorum (Schott) Zeltner
Centaurium tenuiflorum sub. viridense (Bolle) O.Erikss., A.Hansen & Sunding
Centaurium tenuiflorum sub. tenuiflorum
Centaurium tenuiflorum sub. anglicum T.C.G.Rich & McVeigh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurium tenuiflorum is a small yellow bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium tenuiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, after the last frost, and to water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Centaurium tenuiflorum

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

Centaurium tenuiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium tenuiflorum?

Centaurium tenuiflorum

What type of plant is Centaurium tenuiflorum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Centaurium tenuiflorum grow?

It is native to Europe and western 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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366729-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.