Thapsia gymnesica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosselló & A.Pujadas
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Candollea 46: 66 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409762
Common Names
- Gymnesica Thapsia
- Thapsia Gymnesica
- Thapsia
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- Thapsia garganica gymnesica (Rosselló & A.Pujadas) Romo [unknown]
Description
Thapsia gymnesica (also called Gymnesian Thapsia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Thapsia gymnesica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thapsia gymnesica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single leaf.
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Thapsia gymnesica is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Thapsia gymnesica
Thapsia gymnesica is native to the Mediterranean region.
Thapsia gymnesica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thapsia gymnesica?
Thapsia gymnesica
What is the common name of Thapsia gymnesica?
Gymnesian Thapsia
What is the habitat of Thapsia gymnesica?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
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
Josep Antoni Rosselló (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosselló' in the authors string.
Antonio Pujadas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pujadas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959157-1: Based on the initial data import