Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
macranthum
ID:
1416512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora 26: 401 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428977



Common Names

  • Thesium macranthum
  • Thesium
  • Large-flowered Thesium


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Description

Thesium macranthum (also called 'Climbing Thesium' or 'Climbing Boneset', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium macranthum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thesium macranthum are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium macranthum is an annual herb that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Thesium macranthum

Thesium macranthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Thesium macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium macranthum?

Thesium macranthum

What is the common name of Thesium macranthum?

Large-flowered thesium

What is the family of Thesium macranthum?

Santalaceae

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

Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:780966-1: Based on the initial data import