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Summary
UPDATE: This plant, Thelesperma megapotamicum, was originally named Thelesperma megapotanicum in this database.
Physical Characteristics
Thelesperma megapotamicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Thelesperma megapotanicum
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Flower buds[183]. No more details are given. A tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves and flowering stems[257, 183]. When well made it is delicious, with just a hint of mint in its aftertaste[183].
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Medicinal Uses
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The plant has been used in the treatment of children with tuberculosis[257]. An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as a 'nervous stimulant'[257]. An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as a treatment for the teeth[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[61]. Reddish-brown according to another report[257]. A brown dye is obtained from the leaves and stems[61]. An orange-yellow dye can be obtained from the boiled roots[257].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun[200]. This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain, usually requiring cold greenhouse treatment[1]. According to one report this species might be no more than a synonym for T. gracile[183].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ, only just covering the seed. In dry weather the seed should be watered in. Division might be possible.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Argentina, Uruguay
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
Expert comment
Author
(Spreng.)Kuntze.
Botanical References
1274
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