Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaicum
ID:
455733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Toulouse 3: 331 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455065



Common Names

  • Thesium Pyrenaicum
  • Pyrenaicum Thesium
  • Pyrenean Thesium


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Synonyms

  • Xerololophus pratense Dulac [unknown]
  • Linophyllum pratense Bubani [unknown]
  • Thesium hockeanum Opiz. [unknown]
  • Thesium brevicolle J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]
  • Thesium decumbens C.C.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Thesium ambiguum Ten. [unknown]

Description

Thesium pyrenaicum (also called Pyrenean Thesium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It has a single stem with linear leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium pyrenaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thesium pyrenaicum sub. grandiflorum (A.DC.) Hendrych

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thesium pyrenaicum has small yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium pyrenaicum is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. 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 pyrenaicum

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

Thesium pyrenaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium pyrenaicum?

Thesium pyrenaicum

What are the characteristics of Thesium pyrenaicum?

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

Where is Thesium pyrenaicum found?

Thesium pyrenaicum 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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