Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonati
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 1099 (1924 publ. 1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594239
Common Names
- Centranthera chevalieri
- Chevalier's Centranthera
- Chevalier's Centranthera
Description
Centranthera chevalieri (also called Chevalier's centranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Angola. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10 cm. Its leaves are round to kidney-shaped and the flowers are small and white. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centranthera chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centranthera chevalieri has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centranthera chevalieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Centranthera chevalieri
Centranthera chevalieri is found in the Mediterranean region.
Centranthera chevalieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centranthera chevalieri?
Centranthera chevalieri
What is the common name of Centranthera chevalieri?
Centranthera chevalieri
What is the family of Centranthera chevalieri?
Asteraceae
Species in the Centranthera genus
Centranthera brunoniana,
Centranthera chevalieri,
Centranthera cochinchinensis,
Centranthera grandiflora,
Centranthera hispida,
Centranthera hookeri,
Centranthera indica,
Centranthera nepalensis,
Centranthera rubra,
Centranthera siamensis,
Centranthera tranquebarica,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801374-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].