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Centaury

Centaurium erythraea

Least Concern

About

The Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) is a species in the genus Centaurium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Australia', 'Belgium', 'Bolivia', 'Brazil', 'Canada'].

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Centaurium erythraea (Centaury)

Names in Other Languages

French erythrée petite centaurée

German Gemeines Tausendgüldenkraut

Similar Species in Centaurium

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Branched Centaury

Centaurium pulchellum

Centaurium tenuiflorum

Not Evaluated

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Perennial Centaury

Centaurium scilloides

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Centaury?

The scientific name of Centaury is Centaurium erythraea. It belongs to the genus Centaurium.

What is the conservation status of Centaury?

Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Centaury live?

Centaury is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Japan.

What family does Centaury belong to?

Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) belongs to the genus Centaurium, which is part of the taxonomic family Gentianaceae.

Is Centaury endangered?

No, Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Centaury belong to?

Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Centaury?

The closest relatives of Centaury in the genus Centaurium include Branched Centaury, seaside centaury, Slender centaury, Perennial Centaury.