Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 261 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409614
Common Names
- Thapsia villosa
- Villosa Thapsia
- Villosa Carrotweed
Synonyms
- Thapsia stenoptera Pomel [unknown]
- Thapsia microcarpa Pomel [unknown]
- Thapsia dissecta (Boiss.) Arán & Mateo [unknown]
Description
Thapsia villosa (also called 'Hairy Thapsia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has a single stem that is covered in small hairs, and the leaves are linear and lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thapsia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thapsia villosa var. laciniata (Rouy) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Thapsia villosa var. platyphyllos Franco & P.Silva.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thapsia villosa has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown in colour. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thapsia villosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy.
Where to Find Thapsia villosa
Thapsia villosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Thapsia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thapsia villosa?
Thapsia villosa
What is the common name of Thapsia villosa?
Hairy thapsia
What is the natural habitat of Thapsia villosa?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Thapsia genus
Thapsia tenuifolia,
Thapsia transtagana,
Thapsia villosa,
Thapsia meoides,
Thapsia platycarpa,
Thapsia nitida,
Thapsia maxima,
Thapsia gymnesica,
Thapsia asclepium,
Thapsia foetida,
Thapsia garganica,
Thapsia gummifera,
Thapsia cinerea,
Thapsia minor,
Thapsia pelagica,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,