Status:
valid
Authors:
M.C.Johnst.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 179 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455270
Common Names
- Thamnosma pailensis
- Thamnosma
- Pailensis
Description
Thamnosma pailensis (also called Pailen Thamnosma, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thamnosma pailensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thamnosma pailensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thamnosma pailensis is a shrubby perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Thamnosma pailensis
Thamnosma pailensis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Thamnosma pailensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thamnosma pailensis?
Thamnosma pailensis
What is the natural habitat of Thamnosma pailensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Thamnosma pailensis?
Spring
Species in the Thamnosma genus
Thamnosma texana,
Thamnosma stanfordii,
Thamnosma somalensis,
Thamnosma rhodesica,
Thamnosma pailensis,
Thamnosma montana,
Thamnosma africana,
Thamnosma crenata,
Thamnosma montanum,
Thamnosma texanum,
Thamnosma africanum,
Thamnosma rhodesicum,
Thamnosma trifoliata,
Thamnosma hirschii,
Thamnosma socotranum,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,