Status:
valid
Authors:
A.W.Hill
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 182 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454799
Common Names
- Thesium cinereum
- Ashy Thesium
- Ashy False Nettle
Description
Thesium cinereum (also called Ashy 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 cinereum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thesium cinereum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thesium cinereum 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 cinereum
Thesium cinereum 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 cinereum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thesium cinereum?
Thesium cinereum
What is the common name of Thesium cinereum?
Ashy Thesium
What is the flowering period of Thesium cinereum?
June to July
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,