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
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.
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 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,