Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
rasum
ID:
1135100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.W.Hill) N.E.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Man. Pl. Transvaal 2: 460 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134438



Common Names

  • Thesium Rasum
  • Rasous Thesium
  • Rasous Dwarf-broom


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Description

Thesium rasum (also called the Smooth Thesium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium rasum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thesium rasum has small yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium rasum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Thesium rasum

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

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28500247: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Arthur William Hill (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Hill' in the authors string.