Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
euphorbioides
ID:
1135015

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
tro

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 74 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134353



Common Names

  • Thesium euphorbioides
  • Euphorbioides Thesium
  • Euphorbioides Dwarf-Thistle


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Description

Thesium euphorbioides (also called African Thesium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium euphorbioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is a fast-growing plant that provides shade and shelter to wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thesium euphorbioides is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium euphorbioides is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thesium euphorbioides

Thesium euphorbioides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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