Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 29, 279 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007525
Common Names
- Centauropsis Cuspidata
- Cuspidata Centauropsis
- Cuspidata Everlasting
Description
Centauropsis cuspidata (also called 'Cuspidate Centauropsis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately divided leaves. It is native to South America and is typically found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Centauropsis cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centauropsis cuspidata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centauropsis cuspidata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Centauropsis cuspidata
Centauropsis cuspidata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the coastal regions of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Centauropsis cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centauropsis cuspidata?
Centauropsis cuspidata
What type of plant is Centauropsis cuspidata?
It is a shrub
Where does Centauropsis cuspidata grow?
It grows in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Centauropsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,