Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 29, 280 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026733
Common Names
- Vilers Centauropsis
- Centauropsis vilersii
- Vilers' Centauropsis
Description
Centauropsis vilersii (also called Viler's Centauropsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky, open areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Centauropsis vilersii is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions, and its leaves can be used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centauropsis vilersii is yellow and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centauropsis vilersii is a perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Centauropsis vilersii
Centauropsis vilersii is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Centauropsis vilersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centauropsis vilersii?
Centauropsis vilersii
What is the common name of Centauropsis vilersii?
Vilers' Centauropsis
Where is Centauropsis vilersii native to?
Europe
Species in the Centauropsis genus
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,