Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
himalense
ID:
1225079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 88 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224417





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Description

Thesium himalense (also called Himalayan Thesium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Santalaceae family. It is native to India. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium himalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Thesium himalense is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium himalense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Thesium himalense

Thesium himalense can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Sikkim, and in western China.

Thesium himalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium himalense?

Thesium himalense

What are the common names of Thesium himalense?

Himalayan Thesium and Chinese Thesium

What are the uses of Thesium himalense?

Ornamental, medicinal, and culinary

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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