This plant was first described by Father Frurtziz, who 
found it near the City of Conception in Chili. He remarks 
that the natives prepare a bright yellow dye by boiling it 
in water. The Peruvians according to Ruiz and Pavon 
use a decoction of the herb for destroying the worms 
that breed in sores, whence its name of Centrayerba which 
signifies vermifuge. 
Mitreria angustifolia of Cavantties, if it be not the 
same species, which is very probable, certainly belongs to 
this genus. 
Native of Peru and Chili. Flowers in the stove from 
July to October. Introduced by Arcuisatp Menzizs, Esq. 
Communicated by Joun Waker, Esq. of Arno’s Grove. 
