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
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.
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 Centrolepis genus
Centrolepis alepyroides,
Centrolepis aristata,
Centrolepis banksii,
Centrolepis caespitosa,
Centrolepis cambodiana,
Centrolepis cephaloformis,
Centrolepis ciliata,
Centrolepis curta,
Centrolepis drummondiana,
Centrolepis eremica,
Centrolepis exserta,
Centrolepis fascicularis,
Centrolepis glabra,
Centrolepis humillima,
Centrolepis inconspicua,
Centrolepis minima,
Centrolepis monogyna,
Centrolepis muscoides,
Centrolepis mutica,
Centrolepis pallida,
Centrolepis pedderensis,
Centrolepis philippinensis,
Centrolepis pilosa,
Centrolepis polygyna,
Centrolepis strigosa,
Centrolepis racemosa,
Centrolepis milleri,
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,