Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
magnifructum
ID:
455679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 54 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455011



Common Names

  • Thesium Magnifructum
  • Magnifructum Thesium
  • Large-fruited Thesium


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Description

Thesium magnifructum (also called Magnificent 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 magnifructum 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 magnifructum 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 magnifructum is a small evergreen perennial that can grow up to 0.5 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist growing medium.

Where to Find Thesium magnifructum

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

Thesium magnifructum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium magnifructum?

Thesium magnifructum

What is the natural habitat of Thesium magnifructum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Thesium magnifructum?

Spring

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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