Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
thymifolius
ID:
568880

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Phitos

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. Chron. 1: 39 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568212



Common Names

  • Thymifolius Bolanthus
  • Thymifolius Foamflower
  • Thymifolius Indian Pipe


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Synonyms

  • Bolanthus graecus thymifolius (Sm.) Barkoudah [unknown]
  • Gypsophila polygonoides thymifolia (Sm.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Gypsophila thymifolia Sm. [unknown]

Description

Bolanthus thymifolius (also called Thyme-leaved 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 thyme-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bolanthus thymifolius 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 thymifolius 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 thymifolius 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 thymifolius

Bolanthus thymifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bolanthus thymifolius FAQ

What is the common name of Bolanthus thymifolius?

Thyme-leaved Bolanthus

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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-2678913: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Dimitris Phitos (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phitos' in the authors string.