Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
racemosa
ID:
912615

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.D.Sokoloff & Remizowa

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 94: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911950



Common Names

  • Centrolepis racemosa
  • Racemosa centrolepis
  • Racemosa centrolepis


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Description

Centrolepis racemosa (also called Centrolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in wetland habitats such as swamps, bogs, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolepis racemosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrolepis racemosa has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and round with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolepis racemosa is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Centrolepis racemosa

Centrolepis racemosa can be found in Australia.

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-456840: Based on the initial data import
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
Margarita Vasilyena Remizowa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Remizowa' in the authors string.