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Branched Centaury

Centaurium pulchellum

Least Concern

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The Branched centaury (Centaurium pulchellum) is a species in the genus Centaurium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Pakistan, Qatar), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇶🇦 Qatar 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Centaurium pulchellum (Branched Centaury)

Names in Other Languages

French erythrée élégante

German Kleines Tausendgüldenkraut

Arabic Zewan

Similar Species in Centaurium

Centaurium scilloides

Centaurium tenuiflorum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Branched Centaury?

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

What is the conservation status of Branched Centaury?

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

Where does Branched Centaury live?

Branched Centaury is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Pakistan, Qatar), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal.

What family does Branched Centaury belong to?

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

Is Branched Centaury endangered?

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

What kingdom does Branched Centaury belong to?

Branched Centaury (Centaurium pulchellum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Branched Centaury?

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