Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
455687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 229 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455019



Common Names

  • Thesium Lycopodioides
  • Lycopodioides Thesium
  • Clubmoss Thesium


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Description

Thesium lycopodioides (also called Lycopod-Like Thesium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in grasslands, woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium lycopodioides is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thesium lycopodioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium lycopodioides is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Thesium lycopodioides

Thesium lycopodioides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Thesium lycopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium lycopodioides?

Thesium lycopodioides

What are the characteristics of Thesium lycopodioides?

Thesium lycopodioides is an annual herb with small, white flowers and a creeping root system.

Where is Thesium lycopodioides found?

Thesium lycopodioides is found in Europe, North Africa, and western 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,

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