Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
uliginosum
ID:
594744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit.) Fritsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Excursionsfl. Oesterreich , ed. 2: 479 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594076

Common Names

  • Centaurium Uliginosum
  • Bog Centaury
  • Marsh Centaury

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Description

Centaurium uliginosum (also called Marsh Centaury, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and small, round, yellow fruits. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurium uliginosum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centaurium uliginosum has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurium uliginosum 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 uliginosum

Centaurium uliginosum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.

Centaurium uliginosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurium uliginosum?

Centaurium uliginosum

What type of plant is Centaurium uliginosum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Centaurium uliginosum 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

Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063532-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.