Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 50 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594245
Common Names
- Centranthera grandiflora
- Large-flowered Centranthera
- Large-flowered Centranthera
Description
Centranthera grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Centranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Australia, and other parts of Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wetlands, and is often found in the shallow waters of ponds and streams. It has large, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Centranthera grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centranthera grandiflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centranthera grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Centranthera grandiflora is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Centranthera grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centranthera grandiflora?
Centranthera grandiflora
What is the family of Centranthera grandiflora?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Centranthera grandiflora?
Large-flowered Centranthera
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:801376-1: 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].