Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
ericifolium
ID:
455497

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Esp. Nouv. Thesium : 3 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454829

Common Names

  • Heath Thesium
  • Ericifolium Thesium
  • Heath False-Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Linosyris ericifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thesium confertum Willd. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Thesium ramellosum Sond. [unknown]

Description

Thesium ericifolium (also called Heather Thesium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has a woody rootstock and its leaves are simple, alternate, and linear-lanceolate. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium ericifolium 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

The flowers of Thesium ericifolium are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Thesium ericifolium: This species prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Thesium ericifolium

Thesium ericifolium can be found in Europe, including the Mediterranean region, and in parts of Asia.

Thesium ericifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium ericifolium?

Thesium ericifolium

What is the common name of Thesium ericifolium?

Heath Thesium

What is the flowering period of Thesium ericifolium?

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,