Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
corymbosum
ID:
41409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 500 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040738



Common Names

  • Cardopatium Corymbosum
  • Cardoon Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cardopatium apulum Spach [unknown]
  • Cardopatium billardierei Spach [unknown]
  • Cardopatium vrionis Heldr. [unknown]
  • Cardopatium boryi Spach [unknown]
  • Cardopatium orientale Spach [unknown]
  • Echinops corymbosus L. [unknown]
  • Cnicus horridus Forssk. [unknown]
  • Broteroa boryi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Brotera corymbosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Carthamus corymbosus L. [unknown]
  • Cardopatium vrionis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Onobroma corymbosum Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Cardopatium corymbosum (also called Corymbose Cardopatium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cardopatium corymbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a herbal tea. It is also used as a food source for various insects and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cardopatium corymbosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardopatium corymbosum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cardopatium corymbosum

Cardopatium corymbosum is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.

Cardopatium corymbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardopatium corymbosum?

Cardopatium corymbosum

What is the common name of Cardopatium corymbosum?

Cardopatium

What type of plant is Cardopatium corymbosum?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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