Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pallida
ID:
353764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Cheeseman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. : 757 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353096



Common Names

  • Centrolepis pallida
  • Pale Centrolepis
  • Pale Centrolepid


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Synonyms

  • Alepyrum pallidum (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Gaimardia pallida Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pseudalepyrum minimum (Kirk) Dandy [unknown]
  • Pseudalepyrum pallidum (Hook.f.) Dandy [unknown]
  • Pseudalepyrum polygamum (Hook.f.) Dandy [unknown]

Description

Centrolepis pallida (also called Centrolepis, among many other common names) is a small herb with small white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in wet and dry forests. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolepis pallida 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 pallida 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 pallida is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Centrolepis pallida

Centrolepis pallida is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Centrolepis pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolepis pallida?

Centrolepis pallida

What is the common name of Centrolepis pallida?

Centrolepis

What is the natural habitat of Centrolepis pallida?

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-232610: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.