Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
455357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 43 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454689

Common Names

  • Thesium humile
  • Low Thesium
  • Low-growing Thesium

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Synonyms

  • Thesium ifrikianum Hendrych [unknown]
  • Thesium graecum Zucc. [unknown]
  • Thesium tuneticum Hendrych [unknown]

Description

Thesium humile (also called Dwarf Thesium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist soils in areas with partial shade. The plant has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thesium humile var. maritima (Simpson) Sa'ad

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thesium humile 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 humile is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods will take several weeks to produce a mature plant.

Where to Find Thesium humile

Thesium humile is native to Europe and North Africa.

Thesium humile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium humile?

Thesium humile

What is the natural habitat of Thesium humile?

Tropical forests

What is the flowering season of Thesium humile?

Summer

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,

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