Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
pearcei
ID:
1052504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051842

Common Names

  • Pearcei Thyrsodium
  • Thyrsodium pearcei
  • Pearce Thyrsodium

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Description

Thyrsodium pearcei (also called Pearce's Thyrsodium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Thyrsodium pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thyrsodium pearcei is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thyrsodium pearcei is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in water overnight before planting to speed up germination.

Where to Find Thyrsodium pearcei

Thyrsodium pearcei can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1301115: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.