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Santa Catalina Mountain centaury

Scientific Name: Centaurium nudicaule

Family: Gentianaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury

Discover the fascinating details about the Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury (Centaurium nudicaule), a delicate forb/herb found in specific regions of the United States.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Centaurium nudicaule (Engelm.) B.L. Rob.
  • Common Names:
    • Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury
    • Santa Catalina Centaurium

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Gentianaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Zeltnera nudicaulis
    • Zeltnera nudicaulis (Engelm.) G. Mans.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury is primarily found in the Santa Catalina Mountains of Arizona.
  • It is also documented in New Mexico (NM).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • This plant is classified as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is an annual plant, completing its life cycle in one year.

Ecological Role

  • It's associated with the vascular plant inventory of the Rincon Mountain District in Saguaro National Park.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Centaurium nudicaule.
  • Garden Guides provides gardening information about this species.
  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens.
  • Encyclopedia of Life provides more details and identifies the Family as Gentianaceae.
  • USDA PLANTS Profile (code: CENU).