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Muhlenberg's centaury

Scientific Name: Centaurium muehlenbergii

Family: Gentianaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Biennial

Other Names: WA (Monterey centaury)

       

Muhlenberg's Centaury

Muhlenberg's Centaury is a small annual herb with purple flowers, known for its presence in moist meadows and open forests.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Centaurium muehlenbergii (also classified as Zeltnera muehlenbergii)
  • Common Names: Muhlenberg's Centaury, Monterey Centaury
  • Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Centaurium curvistamineum (Wittr.) Abrams
    • Centaurium floribundum
    • Zeltnera muehlenbergii (Griseb.) G. Mans.
    • Centaurium muehlenbergii (Griseb.) W. Wight ex Piper

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and western regions of the United States.
  • Found in moist meadows and open forests, typically below 500m elevation.
  • In Canada, it's found in a few locations, including Uplands Park.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annual herb, typically growing to 4-8 cm in Canada.
  • Leaves are arranged in opposite pairs on the stem.
  • Non-woody plant (forb/herb).
  • Purple flowers

Traditional Uses

  • Traditionally used as a gastrointestinal aid; an infusion of the plant has been taken for constipation caused by stomach fevers.

Conservation Status

  • Designated as Endangered in Canada in April 2008.