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centratherum
Scientific Name: Centratherum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Centratherum intermedium 'Pineapple Sangria'
Centratherum intermedium 'Pineapple Sangria', also known as Brazilian Button or Brazilian Bachelor Button, is an attractive perennial plant native to Brazil. It's cherished for its fragrant and fluffy, lavender-blue, button-like flowers.
Common Names:
- Brazilian Button
- Brazilian Bachelor Button
- Lark Daisy
The text also includes several common names in Thai: กระดุมไพลิน, กระดุมหยก, กระดุมม่วง.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Genus: Centratherum (part of the daisy family)
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family) / Compositae
- Note: Some sources list Asteraceae/Amaranthaceae with Subfamily Chenopodioideae Tribe Atripliceae
- Synonyms: Includes mentions of species and subspecies with alternative names such as:
- Centratherum punctatum f. brachyphyllum
- Centratherum punctatum subsp. punctatum
- Centratherum punctatum subsp. australianum
- Vernonia anthelmintica (synonym for Centratherum anthelminticum)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions Centratherum punctatum having coarsely-toothed leaves.
- The plant is described as bushy, and as a spreading ground cover.
Distribution and Habitat:
- Native to Brazil.
- Widely distributed tropical genus, found in Central and South America
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- Herbaceous perennial, typically grows to 12-18 inches tall.
- Can attain a height of 6 to 18 inches.
- Spreading ground cover.
- Olive to light green foliage.
- Flowers are approximately 2cm across.
Ecological Role:
- Centratherum is a widely distributed tropical genus
Interactions with Other Organisms:
- The text mentions that Centratherum anthelminticum has been used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Quirky Facts
- Centratherum punctatum is also referred to as Porcupine Flower.
- Centratherum intermedium Brazilian Batchelor Buttons seed when crossbred with Cephalaphora aromatica Pineapple seeds, first year flowering, can result in apple scented plant, yellow pom
Further Information:
- The Plant List: Includes 48 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Centratherum.
- Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- International Plant Names Index