Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: 16, t. 1118 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091928
Common Names
- Axiniphyllum Corymbosum
- Corymbose Axiniphyllum
- Axiniphyllum
Description
Axiniphyllum corymbosum (also called the White-flowered Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of thistle native to the Caucasus and the Middle East. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers in a corymb-like inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Axiniphyllum corymbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Axiniphyllum corymbosum is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Axiniphyllum corymbosum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Axiniphyllum corymbosum
Axiniphyllum corymbosum is found in the mountains of Japan.
Axiniphyllum corymbosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Axiniphyllum corymbosum?
Axiniphyllum corymbosum
What are the common names of Axiniphyllum corymbosum?
Corymbose Axiniphyllum
Where is Axiniphyllum corymbosum native to?
China
Species in the Axiniphyllum genus
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,