Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
centaurium
ID:
73991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) M.V.Agab. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Med-Checkl. 2: 689. 2008 [30 Dec 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073320



Common Names

  • Centaury
  • Centaury-leaved Centaury
  • Centaury-leaved Knapweed


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Description

Rhaponticoides centaurium (also called Common centaury, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has pink flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides centaurium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides centaurium is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides centaurium is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides centaurium

Rhaponticoides centaurium is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Rhaponticoides centaurium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaponticoides centaurium?

Rhaponticoides centaurium

What is the common name of Rhaponticoides centaurium?

Centaury

What is the natural habitat of Rhaponticoides centaurium?

Grasslands, 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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.