Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
strigosa
ID:
353777

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 1: 43 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353109

Common Names

  • Centrolepis strigosa
  • Striate Centrolepis
  • Striate Centrolepid

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Synonyms

  • Desvauxia patersonii R.Br. [unknown]
  • Desvauxia strigosa R.Br. [unknown]
  • Desvauxia tenuior R.Br. [unknown]
  • Devauxia strigosa R.Br. [deprecated]

Description

Centrolepis strigosa (also called Slender Centrolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and wetlands. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate both drought and flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolepis strigosa 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 strigosa sub. pulvinata (R.Br.) D.A.Cooke
Centrolepis strigosa sub. strigosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrolepis strigosa 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 strigosa 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 strigosa

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

Centrolepis strigosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolepis strigosa?

Centrolepis strigosa

What is the common name of Centrolepis strigosa?

Striate Centrolepis

What is the family of Centrolepis strigosa?

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-232622: 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.