Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
caespitans
ID:
455447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Tzvelev

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vostochnoi Evropy 9: 406 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454779

Common Names

  • Thesium caespitans
  • Tufted Thesium
  • Tufted False Nettle

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Description

Thesium caespitans (also called Creeping Thesium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium caespitans has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thesium caespitans has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium caespitans is a small herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Dig up the plant and divide the root clump into smaller sections and replant in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and ensure the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Thesium caespitans

Thesium caespitans is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the region.

Thesium caespitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium caespitans?

Thesium caespitans

What is the common name of Thesium caespitans?

Caespitose Thesium

What is the family of Thesium caespitans?

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,

References

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.