Centratherum punctatum

• Botanical Name : Centratherum punctatum Cass.

• The name Centratherum comes from the Greek word kentron which means spur and anthos (flower) referring to the flower having a spur-like base.

• Synonyms : Centratherum intermedium (Link) Less., Crantziaovata Vell
• Common Name : Brazilian Button Flower, Lark Daisy
• Plant Family : Asteraceae (Compositae)
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 18
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Van Chetana Kendra

About Centratherum punctatum Plant :

• Habit : A tender perennial herb.
• Stem : Usually erect.
• Leaves : Opposite, obovate-lanceolate, coarsely toothed, dark green, smelling like a pineapple upon being crushed.
• Inflorescence : Capitulum (Head)
• Flowers : Lavender-blue in colour.
• Fruit : Cypsela
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : November - December
• Significance : An exotic cultivated garden herb.