Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
chimanimaniense
ID:
1135184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 4: 137 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134522



Common Names

  • Chimanimaniense Thesium
  • Chimanimani Thesium
  • Chimanimani-Plateau Thesium


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Description

Thesium chimanimaniense (also called Chimanimani Thesium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, and is found in grassland, savanna, and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium chimanimaniense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry soil and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thesium chimanimaniense are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium chimanimaniense is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils in open grasslands, woodlands, and along roadsides. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Thesium chimanimaniense

Thesium chimanimaniense can be found in Zimbabwe.

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,