Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
1408594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.W.Hill) J.C.Manning & F.Forest

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 43: 215 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421058



Common Names

  • Small Thesium
  • Little Thesium
  • Miniature Thesium


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Description

Thesium minus (also called Small thesium, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Western Cape Province. It prefers dry soils and is found in rocky outcrops and dry scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thesium minus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium minus is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To do so, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water sparingly and wait for the plant to take root.

Where to Find Thesium minus

Thesium minus can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Thesium minus FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Thesium minus?

Thesium minus prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best soil type for Thesium minus?

Thesium minus prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

How much water does Thesium minus need?

Thesium minus should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once every two weeks.

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

Arthur William Hill (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Hill' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Félix Forest (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Forest' in the authors string.