Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
alatavicum
ID:
455843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 445 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455175



Common Names

  • Thesium alatavicum
  • Alatav Thesium
  • Alatav Thesium-grass


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Synonyms

  • Linosyris alatavica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Thesium alatavicum (also called Alatav Thesium, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny places, such as open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium alatavicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thesium alatavicum flower is small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium alatavicum is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Thesium alatavicum

Thesium alatavicum can be found in the Caucasus region, in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Thesium alatavicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium alatavicum?

Thesium alatavicum

What is the common name of Thesium alatavicum?

Alatavian Thesium

Where is Thesium alatavicum native to?

Central Asia

Species in the Thesium genus

Thesium humile, Thesium humifusum, Thesium kotschyanum, Thesium kernerianum, Thesium impressum, Thesium jeaniae, Thesium italicum, Thesium junceum, Thesium gontscharovii, Thesium gnidiaceum, Thesium fuscum, Thesium globosum, Thesium hispidulum, Thesium hispanicum, Thesium krymense, Thesium longifolium, Thesium linophyllon, Thesium leucanthum, Thesium leptostachyum, Thesium laxiflorum, Thesium libanoticum, Thesium kyrnosum, Thesium caespitans, Thesium carinatum, Thesium compressum, Thesium catalaunicum, Thesium cinereum, Thesium afghanicum, Thesium bergeri, Thesium billardierei, Thesium bertramii, Thesium atrum, Thesium bavarum, Thesium basninianum, Thesium auriculatum, Thesium brachystylum, Thesium erythronicum, Thesium ericifolium, Thesium equisetoides, Thesium ebracteatum, Thesium lopollense, Thesium frisea, Thesium fragile, Thesium dollineri, Thesium filipes, Thesium ferganense, Thesium costatum, Thesium corsalpinum, Thesium dolichomeras, Thesium divaricatum,

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:780692-1: Based on the initial data import