Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
thesioides
ID:
1295837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Gardner) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 45 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295175

Common Names

  • Thesium Maireana
  • Thesium Burr-sedge
  • Thesium Burr

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Description

Maireana thesioides (also called Thesium-leaved Bluebush, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in arid and semi-arid regions, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Maireana thesioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maireana thesioides is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a single yellow floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maireana thesioides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Maireana thesioides

Maireana thesioides is found in the arid regions of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.

Maireana thesioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maireana thesioides?

Maireana thesioides

What is the common name of Maireana thesioides?

Bluebush

What is the natural habitat of Maireana thesioides?

Maireana thesioides is found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.

Species in the Maireana genus

Maireana brevifolia, Maireana trichoptera, Maireana eriantha, Maireana cheelii, Maireana luehmannii, Maireana amoena, Maireana scleroptera, Maireana diffusa, Maireana oppositifolia, Maireana enchylaenoides, Maireana lobiflora, Maireana lanosa, Maireana ciliata, Maireana pentagona, Maireana coronata, Maireana dichoptera, Maireana eriosphaera, Maireana carnosa, Maireana marginata, Maireana excavata, Maireana humillima, Maireana georgei, Maireana convexa, Maireana turbinata, Maireana murrayana, Maireana astrotricha, Maireana sedifolia, Maireana spongiocarpa, Maireana campanulata, Maireana polypterygia, Maireana triptera, Maireana erioclada, Maireana pentatropis, Maireana schistocarpa, Maireana pyramidata, Maireana melanocoma, Maireana cannonii, Maireana platycarpa, Maireana glomerifolia, Maireana atkinsiana, Maireana prosthecochaeta, Maireana thesioides, Maireana suaedifolia, Maireana decalvans, Maireana rohrlachii, Maireana microphylla, Maireana microcarpa, Maireana ovata, Maireana tomentosa, Maireana integra,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7201873: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.