Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
minima
ID:
353755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 23: 441. 1892 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353087

Common Names

  • Centrolepis minima
  • Small Centrolepis
  • Small Centrolepid

Searching for Centrolepis minima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Gaimardia minima (Kirk) Cheeseman [illegitimate]

Description

Centrolepis minima (also called Miniature 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 15 cm tall with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolepis minima is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrolepis minima has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

Searching for Centrolepis minima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolepis minima is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centrolepis minima

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

Centrolepis minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolepis minima?

Centrolepis minima

What is the common name of Centrolepis minima?

Centrolepis

What is the natural habitat of Centrolepis minima?

Tropical rainforests

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-232602: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.