Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
aristata
ID:
353726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 1: 44 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353058

Common Names

  • Aristata Centrolepis
  • Aristata Rush
  • Aristate Mat-rush

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Synonyms

  • Centrolepis aristata pygmaea F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Desvauxia aristata R.Br. [unknown]
  • Devauxia aristata R.Br. [deprecated]

Description

Centrolepis aristata (also called Awned Centrolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia, found in open woodland and grassland habitats. It is a small plant, growing up to 25 cm tall with small, oval-shaped leaves and awns.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolepis aristata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrolepis aristata has small, yellow flowers with three stamens. The seeds are small, brown and globose. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolepis aristata is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centrolepis aristata

Centrolepis aristata is native to Australia and is found in dry forests and scrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m.

Centrolepis aristata FAQ

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Centrolepis aristata

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Awned Centrolepis

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Restionaceae

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232577: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.