Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
polygyna
ID:
353772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Hieron.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Halle 12: 210 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353104

Common Names

  • Centrolepis polygyna
  • Many-Stamen Centrolepis
  • Many-Stamen Centrolepid

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Synonyms

  • Alepyrum polygynum R.Br. [unknown]
  • Alepyrum pumilio R.Br. [unknown]
  • Centrolepis polygona Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Centrolepis polygyna (also called Centrolepis, among many other common names) is a small herb with small white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in wet and dry forests. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolepis polygyna 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 polygyna 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 polygyna 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 polygyna

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

Centrolepis polygyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolepis polygyna?

Centrolepis polygyna

What is the common name of Centrolepis polygyna?

Many-flowered Centrolepis

What is the natural habitat of Centrolepis polygyna?

Wetlands

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-232618: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.