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lavaslope centaury

Scientific Name: Centaurium sebaeoides

Family: Gentianaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Schenkia sebaeoides: Lavaslope Centaury

Schenkia sebaeoides is a rare species of flowering plant also known as lavaslope centaury in English and &#699&#256wiwi in Hawaiian.

Considerations for Pets

  • According to one source, Lavaslope Centaury is rated as not safe for dogs.

Considerations for Children

  • According to one source, Lavaslope Centaury is rated as not safe for children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Schenkia sebaeoides
  • Common Names: Lavaslope Centaury, &#699&#256wiwi
  • Family: Gentianaceae
  • Synonym: Centaurium sebaeoides (Griseb.) Druce

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Schenkia sebaeoides is endemic to low shrublands.
  • It is found in the Hawaiian Islands, including Kaua'i, Lana'i, Maui, Moloka'i, and O'ahu.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • It is classified as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is an annual plant.

Further Information:

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Centaurium sebaeoides.
  • The USDA PLANTS database contains information, including the code CESE6, for Centaurium sebaeoides.