Thapsia cinerea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Pujadas
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 143: 437 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414972
Common Names
- Cinerea Thapsia
- Thapsia cinerea
- Cinerea Thapsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thapsia cinerea (also called Grey thapsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thapsia cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thapsia cinerea are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thapsia cinerea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is best to plant in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and spaced about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Thapsia cinerea
Thapsia cinerea can be found in Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Thapsia cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thapsia cinerea?
Thapsia cinerea
What is the common name of Thapsia cinerea?
Grey thapsia
What is the natural habitat of Thapsia cinerea?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Thapsia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
Antonio Pujadas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pujadas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50425860-2: Based on the initial data import