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Cicendia filiformis

Slender Cicendia, Yellow Centaury
Also known as: Centaurium filiforme (L.) E.H.L.Krause +6 more
  • Centaurium filiforme (L.) E.H.L.Krause
  • Cicendiola filiformis (L.) Bubani
  • Erythraea luteola Pers.
  • Exacum filiforme (L.) Sm.
  • Exacum pulchellum Pursh
  • Franquevillia minima Gray
  • Hippion filiforme (L.) F.W.Schmidt
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Cicendia filiformis (commonly known as Slender Cicendia or Yellow Centaury) is an annual belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Corse, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Tasmania

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