Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
leptostachyum
ID:
455425

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Esp. Nouv. Thesium : 6 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454757

Common Names

  • Thesium leptostachyum
  • Slender Thesium
  • Slender-flowered Thesium

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Synonyms

  • Thesidium leptostachyum A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Thesium leptostachyum (also called Slender-spiked Thesium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to temperate regions. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the top and grows up to 1m in height. Its leaves are divided and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in moist to wet soils, in grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Thesium leptostachyum 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 leptostachyum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thesium leptostachyum 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 leptostachyum

Thesium leptostachyum 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 leptostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thesium leptostachyum?

Thesium leptostachyum

What is the family of Thesium leptostachyum?

Santalaceae

What is the natural habitat of Thesium leptostachyum?

It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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,