Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amethystinum
ID:
61654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 5: 242 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060983



Common Names

  • Cardopatium Amethystinum
  • Purple Cardopatium
  • Amethyst Cardopatium


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Description

Cardopatium amethystinum (also called Amethyst Cardopatium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has purple flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cardopatium amethystinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cardopatium amethystinum has small, purple flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardopatium amethystinum is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cardopatium amethystinum

Cardopatium amethystinum is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Cardopatium amethystinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardopatium amethystinum?

Cardopatium amethystinum

What is the common name of Cardopatium amethystinum?

Amethyst cardopatium

What is the natural habitat of Cardopatium amethystinum?

Amethyst cardopatium is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Cardopatium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-18012: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.