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Centaurium scilloides

Perennial Centaury
Also known as: Centaurium portense (Brot.) Butcher +16 more
  • Centaurium portense (Brot.) Butcher
  • Centaurium scilloides (L.fil.) Druce
  • Centaurium scilloides subsp. massonii (Sweet ex H.C.Watson) Palhinha
  • Centaurium scilloides var. portense (Brot.) Druce
  • Chironia nummulariifolia Willd. ex Griseb.
  • Erythraea centaurium subsp. diffusa (J.Woods) Bonnier & Layens
  • Erythraea diffusa J.Woods
  • Erythraea maritima Steud.
  • Erythraea massonii Sweet ex H.C.Watson
  • Erythraea massonii Sweet, 1830
  • Erythraea nummulariifolia Steud.
  • Erythraea nummulariifolia Willd.
  • Erythraea portensis (Brot.) Hoffmanns. & Link
  • Erythraea scilloides (L.fil.) Chaub. ex Puel
  • Gentiana portensis Brot.
  • Gentiana scilloides L.fil.
  • Hippion scilloides (L.fil.) F.W.Schmidt
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Centaurium scilloides (commonly known as Perennial Centaury) is a shrub belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores

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)
Argentina South

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