Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
rectangulum
ID:
455732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 936 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455064



Common Names

  • Thesium Rectangulum
  • Rectangulum Thesium
  • Rectangular Thesium


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Description

Thesium rectangulum (also called Rectangular 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 rectangulum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium rectangulum 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 rectangulum

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

Thesium rectangulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium rectangulum?

Thesium rectangulum

What are the characteristics of Thesium rectangulum?

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

Where is Thesium rectangulum found?

Thesium rectangulum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2514334: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.