Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
uliginosum
ID:
15636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) H.Eichler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Taxon xii. 295 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014965



Common Names

  • Actinobole Uliginosum
  • Marsh Actinobole
  • Marsh Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalodes uliginosum A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Actinobole uliginosum (also called Marsh Plume Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and grows to a height of about 1 m. It has purple flowers with a pinnate leaf. It can be found in wet, marshy areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Actinobole uliginosum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Actinobole uliginosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinobole uliginosum is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 6-12” tall. It is native to rocky hillsides and grasslands in the Mediterranean region. It features daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers. Cultivation and propagation: Actinobole uliginosum is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Actinobole uliginosum

Actinobole uliginosum is native to Europe. It can be found in the wild in this continent.

Actinobole uliginosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinobole uliginosum?

Actinobole uliginosum

What is the common name of Actinobole uliginosum?

Marsh thistle

What is the natural habitat of Actinobole uliginosum?

Actinobole uliginosum is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114485: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Hansjörg Eichler (1916-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Eichler' in the authors string.