Thyrsodium puberulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puberulum
ID:
1052505
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.D.Mitch. & Daly
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 122 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051843
Common Names
- Puberulum Thyrsodium
- Thyrsodium puberulum
- Downy Thyrsodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thyrsodium puberulum (also called Pubescent 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 puberulum 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 digestive problems and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thyrsodium puberulum 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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Thyrsodium puberulum 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 puberulum
Thyrsodium puberulum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Thyrsodium genus
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-1301116: Based on the initial data import
John D. Mitchell (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Mitch.' in the authors string.
Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.