Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rhaponticoides
ID:
78875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 1899, 102

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078204



Common Names

  • Siberian Centaury
  • Rhapontic Centaury
  • Centaury Root


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Description

Centauropsis rhaponticoides (also called Rhapontic Centaury, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has yellow flowers with a white center and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centauropsis rhaponticoides is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centauropsis rhaponticoides is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centauropsis rhaponticoides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it every 2-3 months.

Where to Find Centauropsis rhaponticoides

Centauropsis rhaponticoides is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Centauropsis rhaponticoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Centauropsis rhaponticoides?

Centauropsis rhaponticoides is native to South America.

What is the growth habit of Centauropsis rhaponticoides?

Centauropsis rhaponticoides is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall.

What is the flower color of Centauropsis rhaponticoides?

The flowers of Centauropsis rhaponticoides are yellow in color.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References