Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carduus
ID:
103004

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. iv. n.° 3, 27 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102333



Common Names

  • Atractylis carduus
  • Carduus Atractylis
  • Carduus


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Synonyms

  • Atractylis flava Desf. [unknown]
  • Centaurea carduus Forssk. [unknown]
  • Atractylis flava flava [unknown]
  • Atractylis carduus carduus [unknown]
  • Atractylis flava candida (Cuénod) Burollet [unknown]
  • Atractylis citrina Coss. & Kralik [unknown]
  • Atractylis flava glabrescens Boiss. [unknown]
  • Atractylis carduus glabrescens (Boiss.) Täckh. & Boulos [unknown]
  • Atractylis flava citrina (Coss. & Kralik) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Spadactis flava Cass. [unknown]
  • Atractylis flava Coss. & Durieu [unknown]

Description

Atractylis carduus (also called Thistle Atractylis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylis carduus is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atractylis carduus var. marmarica Täckh. & Boulos
Atractylis carduus var. angustifolia Täckh. & Boulos
Atractylis carduus var. latifolia Täckh. & Boulos
Atractylis carduus var. maritima Feinbrun
Atractylis carduus var. glabrescens (Boiss.) Feinbrun

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atractylis carduus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylis carduus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation of Atractylis carduus can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seed should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Atractylis carduus

Atractylis carduus can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the south of Spain and Portugal.

Atractylis carduus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractylis carduus?

Atractylis carduus

What is the common name of Atractylis carduus?

Carduus

What is the family of Atractylis carduus?

Asteraceae

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-5965: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.