Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amanus
ID:
124291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 57: 93 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123620



Common Names

  • Carduus amanus
  • Feathered Thistle
  • Feathered Plumeless Thistle


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Description

Carduus amanus (also called Aman's Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus amanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus amanus has yellow flowers with spiny bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have spiny, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus amanus is a perennial herb that grows in dry and rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist and provide some shade.

Where to Find Carduus amanus

Carduus amanus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Carduus amanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus amanus?

Carduus amanus

What is the common name of Carduus amanus?

Mountain Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus amanus?

Mountain meadows, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Carduus genus

Carduus afromontanus, Carduus solteszii, Carduus tenuiflorus, Carduus broteroi, Carduus millefolius, Carduus nawaschini, Carduus volutarioides, Carduus angusticeps, Carduus cephalanthus, Carduus myriacanthus, Carduus weizensis, Carduus getulus, Carduus pumilus, Carduus turocensis, Carduus macracanthus, Carduus affinis, Carduus spachianus, Carduus crispus, Carduus transcaspicus, Carduus fissurae, Carduus martinezii, Carduus rechingerianus, Carduus acanthocephalus, Carduus fasciculiflorus, Carduus chrysacanthus, Carduus kerneri, Carduus cantabricus, Carduus acicularis, Carduus pycnocephalus, Carduus budaianus, Carduus argyroa, Carduus schimperi, Carduus meonanthus, Carduus onopordioides, Carduus lobulatus, Carduus kumaunensis, Carduus bourgaei, Carduus aurosicus, Carduus arvaticus, Carduus modestii, Carduus seminudus, Carduus peisonis, Carduus dahuricus, Carduus ibicensis, Carduus keniensis, Carduus macrocephalus, Carduus membranaceus, Carduus leptocephalus, Carduus leptocladus, Carduus maroccanus,

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-8476: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.