Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
dasyanthum
ID:
411380

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 70: 12 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410712



Common Names

  • Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum
  • Dasyanthum Thaumatocaryon
  • Dasyanthum Thaumatocaryon


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Synonyms

  • Thaumatocaryon hilarii Baill. [unknown]
  • Anchusa dasyantha Cham. [unknown]
  • Moritzia tetraquetra asperior Brand [unknown]
  • Moritzia tetraquetra bornmulleri Brand [unknown]
  • Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum sellowianum I.M.Johnst. [deprecated]

Description

Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum (also called Dasyanthum Thaumatocaryon, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum

Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum?

Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum

What is the common name of Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum?

Hairy Thaumatocaryon

What is the natural habitat of Thaumatocaryon dasyanthum?

Dry deciduous forests

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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