Centranthus
Centranthus is a flowering plant genus comprising herbs and subshrubs native to Southern Europe. It is in the family Caprifoliaceae. There are about twelve species in the genus. Some Centranthus are known as introduced species in other parts of the world, including Centranthus ruber in the western United States and Centranthus macrosiphon in Western Australia.
Species include:
- Centranthus amazonum Fridlender & A.Raynal
- Centranthus angustifolius DC. - narrow-leaved valerian
- Centranthus calcitrapa Dufr.
- Centranthus lecoqii Jord.
- Centranthus longiflorus Steven
- Centranthus macrosiphon Boiss. - long-spurred valerian
- Centranthus nevadensis Boiss.
- Centranthus ruber DC. - red valerian
- Centranthus trinervis Bég.
- Centranthus × aurigeranus Giraudias