Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link
Source:
ksu
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 431 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508039
Common Names
- Thapsia minor
- Lesser Thapsia
- Smaller Thapsia
Description
Thapsia minor (also called Small Thapsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is a small herb with narrow, green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thapsia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thapsia minor is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thapsia minor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Thapsia minor
Thapsia minor is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Thapsia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thapsia minor?
Thapsia minor
What is the common name of Thapsia minor?
Lesser Thapsia
Where is Thapsia minor found?
Thapsia minor is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Thapsia genus
Thapsia tenuifolia,
Thapsia transtagana,
Thapsia villosa,
Thapsia meoides,
Thapsia platycarpa,
Thapsia nitida,
Thapsia maxima,
Thapsia gymnesica,
Thapsia asclepium,
Thapsia foetida,
Thapsia garganica,
Thapsia gummifera,
Thapsia cinerea,
Thapsia minor,
Thapsia pelagica,
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,