Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
monogyna
ID:
353756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 205 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353088

Common Names

  • Centrolepis monogyna
  • One-Stamen Centrolepis
  • One-Stamen Centrolepid

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Synonyms

  • Alepyrum monogynum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Aphelia monogyna (Hook.f.) Hieron. [unknown]
  • Pseudalepyrum monogynum (Hook.f.) Dandy [unknown]

Description

Centrolepis monogyna (also called Single-seeded 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.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centrolepis monogyna sub. monogyna
Centrolepis monogyna sub. paludicola (W.M.Curtis) D.A.Cooke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrolepis monogyna 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolepis monogyna 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 monogyna

Centrolepis monogyna is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Centrolepis monogyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolepis monogyna?

Centrolepis monogyna

What is the common name of Centrolepis monogyna?

Centrolepis

What is the natural habitat of Centrolepis monogyna?

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-232603: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.