Status:
valid
Authors:
Jahand. & Maire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 16: 74 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674251
Common Names
- Thiabaud's Flax
- Thiabaud's Erinus
- Thiabaud's Alpine Flax
Description
Erinus thiabaudii (also called Thiabaud's Erinus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erinus thiabaudii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erinus thiabaudii has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters on the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erinus thiabaudii can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Erinus thiabaudii
Erinus thiabaudii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Erinus thiabaudii FAQ
What are the common names of Erinus thiabaudii?
Common names of Erinus thiabaudii include Thiabaud's erinus and Thiabaud's erinacea
What is the scientific name of Erinus thiabaudii?
The scientific name of Erinus thiabaudii is Erinus thiabaudii
What is the family of Erinus thiabaudii?
Erinus thiabaudii belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae
Species in the Erinus genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802255-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].