Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
floribundum
ID:
574207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 225. 1946

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573539

Common Names

  • Thyrsanthemum Floribundum
  • Floribund Thyrsanthemum
  • Floribundum Thyrsanthemum

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema holosericea (Kunth) Woodson [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra ehrenbergiana Klotzsch ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra longifolia M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Tradescantia floribunda M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Tradescantia galeottiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Tradescantia holosericea Kunth [unknown]
  • Tradescantia longifolia Greenm. [illegitimate]
  • Tradescantia parviflora Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]
  • Tradescantia holosericea purpusiana G.Brückn. [unknown]

Description

Thyrsanthemum floribundum (also called Many-flowered Thyrsanthemum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thyrsanthemum floribundum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in bouquets. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thyrsanthemum floribundum is white, with five petals and a bell-shaped calyx. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thyrsanthemum floribundum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Thyrsanthemum floribundum

Thyrsanthemum floribundum can be found in Europe and Asia.

Thyrsanthemum floribundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thyrsanthemum floribundum?

Thyrsanthemum floribundum

What is the common name of Thyrsanthemum floribundum?

Floribund Thyrsanthemum

What is the natural habitat of Thyrsanthemum floribundum?

Mountainous regions

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-268494: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.