Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thyrsoidea
ID:
91826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) M.O.Dillon & Sagást.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 59: 230 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091155



Common Names

  • Loricaria thyrsoidea
  • Whiptail Catfish
  • Reed Catfish


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Synonyms

  • Loricaria thuyoides thyrsoidea Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Loricaria thyrsoidea (also called Thyrsus Loricaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–50 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Caucasus, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and heaths. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Loricaria thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loricaria thyrsoidea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loricaria thyrsoidea is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Loricaria thyrsoidea

Loricaria thyrsoidea is native to South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Loricaria thyrsoidea FAQ

What are the common names of Loricaria thyrsoidea?

Common names of Loricaria thyrsoidea include loricaria, loricaria thyrsoidea, and thyrsoidea loricaria.

What is the flowering period of Loricaria thyrsoidea?

Loricaria thyrsoidea typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the habitat of Loricaria thyrsoidea?

Loricaria thyrsoidea is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-47422: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.