Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 14(1): 27. 1856; et in Pacif. Rail. Rep. 7: 20. [mid Oct 1856]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594401
Common Names
- Centrostegia thurberi
- Thurber's Centrostegia
- Thurber's Centrostegia
Synonyms
- Centrostegia cryptantha (Curran) Goodd. [unknown]
- Centrostegia thurberi macrotheca (J.T.Howell) Goodman [unknown]
- Chorizanthe thurberi S.Watson [unknown]
- Chorizanthe thurberi cryptantha Curran [unknown]
- Chorizanthe thurberi macrotheca J.T.Howell [unknown]
Description
Centrostegia thurberi (also called Thurber's Centrostegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Mexico, and other parts of the world. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wetlands, and is often found in the shallow waters of ponds and streams. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Centrostegia thurberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centrostegia thurberi has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centrostegia thurberi is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Centrostegia thurberi
Centrostegia thurberi is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Centrostegia thurberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centrostegia thurberi?
Centrostegia thurberi
What is the common name of Centrostegia thurberi?
Centrostegia thurberi
What type of plant is Centrostegia thurberi?
Herb
Species in the Centrostegia genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
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Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,