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
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.
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 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,