Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
exserta
ID:
353744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 1: 44 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353076



Common Names

  • Exserta Centrolepis
  • Exserta Rush
  • Exserted Mat-rush


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Synonyms

  • Desvauxia exserta R.Br. [unknown]
  • Centrolepis exserta rubra F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Devauxia exserta R.Br. [deprecated]

Description

Centrolepis exserta (also called Exserted Centrolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia, found in open woodland and grassland habitats. It is a small plant, growing up to 15 cm tall with small, oval-shaped leaves and exserted awns.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolepis exserta is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrolepis exserta has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolepis exserta is a tropical plant that is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light until they have established roots. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Centrolepis exserta

Centrolepis exserta is native to Australia and is found in dry forests and scrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m.

Centrolepis exserta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolepis exserta?

Centrolepis exserta

What is the common name of Centrolepis exserta?

Centrolepis

What is the natural habitat of Centrolepis exserta?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232593: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.