Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
thessalus
ID:
568879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jaub. & Spach) Barkoudah

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Wentia 9: 164 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568211



Common Names

  • Thessalus Bolanthus
  • Thessalus Foamflower
  • Thessalus Indian Pipe


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Synonyms

  • Saponaria hirsuta Labill. [unknown]
  • Saponaria thessala Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Gypsophila hirsuta Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila polygonoides thessala (Jaub. & Spach) Hayek [unknown]
  • Gypsophila thessalus (Jaub. & Spach) Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Bolanthus thessalus (also called Thessalian hogweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small white flowers and its deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bolanthus thessalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolanthus thessalus is a white-yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolanthus thessalus is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach maturity in as little as one year.

Where to Find Bolanthus thessalus

Bolanthus thessalus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bolanthus thessalus FAQ

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Asteraceae

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678912: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Youssef Ibrahim Barkoudah (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkoudah' in the authors string.