Centranthus

Centranthus is a flowering plant genus comprising herbs and subshrubs native to Southern Europe. It is in the family Caprifoliaceae.[1] There are about twelve species in the genus.[2] Some Centranthus are known as introduced species in other parts of the world, including Centranthus ruber in the western United States[3] and Centranthus macrosiphon in Western Australia.[4]

Species include:[5]

Centranthus amazonum Fridlender & A.Raynal [6]
Centranthus angustifolius (Mill.) DC. [6] – narrow-leaved valerian
Centranthus calcitrapa (L.) Dufr. [6]
Centranthus lecoqii Jord. [6]
Centranthus longiflorus Steven [6]
Centranthus macrosiphon Boiss. [6] – long-spurred valerian
Centranthus nevadensis Boiss. [6]
Centranthus ruber (L.) DC. [6] – red valerian
Centranthus trinervis (Viv.) Bég. [6]
Centranthus × aurigeranus Giraudias [6]