Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
indica
ID:
594918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 971 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594250



Common Names

  • Centranthera indica
  • Indian Centranthera
  • Indian Centranthera


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Description

Centranthera indica (also called Indian Centranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centranthera indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centranthera indica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centranthera indica is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Centranthera indica

Centranthera indica is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Centranthera indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centranthera indica?

Centranthera indica

What is the family of Centranthera indica?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Centranthera indica?

Indian Centranthera

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801381-1: 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].