Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 168 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454911
Common Names
- Subaphyllum Thesium
- Subaphyllum False-Foxglove
- Subaphyllum Thesium
Synonyms
- Thesium andongense Hiern [unknown]
Description
Thesium subaphyllum (also called African Thesium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thesium subaphyllum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat skin rashes. In addition, it has been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thesium subaphyllum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thesium subaphyllum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Thesium subaphyllum
Thesium subaphyllum is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Thesium subaphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thesium subaphyllum?
Thesium subaphyllum
What is the common name of Thesium subaphyllum?
Subaphyllous Thesium
What is the family of Thesium subaphyllum?
Santalaceae
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,