Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
114532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) A.Braun & Asch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1867(App. 1): 6 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113861



Common Names

  • Centipeda minima
  • Common Sneezeweed
  • Small Sneezeweed


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Description

Centipeda minima (also called Common Centipeda, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist areas and is found in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centipeda minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for bees and other pollinators, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centipeda minima sub. minima
Centipeda minima sub. macrocephala N.G.Walsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centipeda minima has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centipeda minima is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed and can be grown from cuttings. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Centipeda minima

Centipeda minima is native to Australia and can be found in all states and territories.

Centipeda minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centipeda minima?

Centipeda minima

What is the common name of Centipeda minima?

Common Sneezeweed

What is the natural habitat of Centipeda minima?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-75376: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.