Thymelaea velutina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
458237
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. , Suppl. 4(2): 66 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457569
Common Names
- Velutina Thymelaea
- Velutine Thymelaea
- Velutine Thymelea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Thymelaea rodriguezii Nyman [unknown]
- Passerina incana Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Passerina velutina Cambess. [unknown]
- Stellera velutina Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Thymelaea velutina (also called 'Velvet Thymelaea' and 'Velvet Thymelaea Shrub', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It prefers dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Thymelaea velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymelaea velutina has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymelaea velutina can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Thymelaea velutina
Thymelaea velutina is native to the Mediterranean region.
Thymelaea velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymelaea velutina?
Thymelaea velutina
What is the family of Thymelaea velutina?
Thymelaeaceae
Where is Thymelaea velutina found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Thymelaea genus
Thymelaea ruizii, Thymelaea pubescens, Thymelaea procumbens, Thymelaea villosa, Thymelaea velutina, Thymelaea tinctoria, Thymelaea tarton-raira, Thymelaea subrepens, Thymelaea dioica, Thymelaea coridifolia, Thymelaea granatensis, Thymelaea mesopotamica, Thymelaea lanuginosa, Thymelaea hirsuta, Thymelaea sanamunda, Thymelaea calycina, Thymelaea broteriana, Thymelaea passerina, Thymelaea bulgarica, Thymelaea aucheri, Thymelaea virescens, Thymelaea cilicica, Thymelaea virgata, Thymelaea antiatlantica, Thymelaea argentata, Thymelaea conradiae, Thymelaea gattefossei, Thymelaea gussonei, Thymelaea lythroides, Thymelaea putorioides, Thymelaea salsa, Thymelaea sempervirens, Thymelaea microphylla,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:833026-1: Based on the initial data import