Spiked centaury

Centaurium spicatum

Physical Characteristics

Centaurium spicatum is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

S. Europe, Asia, Australia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Dysentery Stomachic Stomachic (especially in cases of dysentery and diarrhoea)[152].

Known Hazards

None known