Thesium mauritanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritanicum
ID:
455695
Status:
valid
Authors:
Batt.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 35: 393 (1888 publ. 1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455027
Common Names
- Thesium Mauritanicum
- Mauritanicum Thesium
- Mauritanian Thesium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thesium mauritanicum (also called Mauritanian 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 mauritanicum 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
The flowers of Thesium mauritanicum are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thesium mauritanicum is a perennial herb native to North Africa and the Middle East. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Thesium mauritanicum
Thesium mauritanicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Thesium mauritanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thesium mauritanicum?
Thesium mauritanicum
What are the characteristics of Thesium mauritanicum?
Thesium mauritanicum is an annual herb with small, white flowers and a creeping root system.
Where is Thesium mauritanicum found?
Thesium mauritanicum is found in 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,
References
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:780978-1: Based on the initial data import