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manystem centaury

Scientific Name: Centaurium multicaule

Family: Gentianaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Manystem Centaury: A Botanical Overview

Manystem Centaury, scientifically known as Centaurium multicaule or Zeltnera multicaulis, is a forb/herb found in North America.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name (Preferred): Zeltnera multicaulis
  • Synonym: Centaurium multicaule B.L. Robinson
  • Family: Gentianaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Alternative Name: Zeltnera multicaulis (B.L. Rob.) G. Mans.

Common Names:

  • Manystem Centaury

Morphological Characteristics:

  • Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is an annual plant.

Distribution:

  • North America

Related Species:

  • Zeltnera abramsii
  • Zeltnera arizonica (Arizona Centaury)
  • Zeltnera beyrichii
  • Zeltnera namophila
  • Zeltnera exaltata (Great Basin Centaury)

Resources:

  • Dave's Garden