Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
siamensis
ID:
594928

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 58: 46 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594260



Common Names

  • Siam Centranthera
  • Siam Centranthera
  • Siam Centranthera


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Description

Centranthera siamensis (also called Siamese 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 siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centranthera siamensis 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 siamensis 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 siamensis

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

Centranthera siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centranthera siamensis?

Centranthera siamensis

What is the family of Centranthera siamensis?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Centranthera siamensis?

Siamese 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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901683-1: 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].