Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tranquebarica
ID:
594930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Biehler) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 182 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594262



Common Names

  • Tranquebar Centranthera
  • Tranquebar Centranthera
  • Tranquebar Centranthera


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centranthera tranquebarica has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centranthera tranquebarica 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 tranquebarica

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

Centranthera tranquebarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centranthera tranquebarica?

Centranthera tranquebarica

What is the family of Centranthera tranquebarica?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Centranthera tranquebarica?

Tranquebar 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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801391-1: 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].