Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
kyrnosum
ID:
455431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hendrych

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Novit. Bot. Delect. Seminum Horti Bot. Univ. Carol. Prag. 1964: 21 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454763

Common Names

  • Thesium kyrnosum
  • Kyrnos Thesium
  • Kyrnos False Nettle

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Description

Thesium kyrnosum (also called Kyrnos Thesium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium kyrnosum 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 kyrnosum 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 kyrnosum 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 kyrnosum

Thesium kyrnosum 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 kyrnosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium kyrnosum?

Thesium kyrnosum

What is the natural habitat of Thesium kyrnosum?

Tropical forests

What is the flowering season of Thesium kyrnosum?

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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