Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
458236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. , Suppl. 4(2): 66 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457568

Common Names

  • Villosa Thymelaea
  • Villose Thymelaea
  • Villose Thymelea

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Synonyms

  • Passerina villosa Wikstr. [unknown]
  • Pausia orientalis Raf. [unknown]
  • Passerina tingitana Salzm. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Stellera villosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chlamydanthus villosus C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Daphne orientalis Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Daphne villosa L. [unknown]
  • Passerina orientalis Willd. [unknown]
  • Thymelaea orientalis Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Thymelaea villosa (also called 'Woolly Thymelaea' and 'Woolly 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 villosa 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 villosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymelaea villosa 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 villosa

Thymelaea villosa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Thymelaea villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymelaea villosa?

Thymelaea villosa

What is the common name of Thymelaea villosa?

Woolly Thymelaea

What is the natural habitat of Thymelaea villosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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