Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baeocephalus
ID:
97075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 373 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096404



Common Names

  • Carduus baeocephalus
  • Thistle-head
  • Woolly Thistle


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Description

Carduus baeocephalus (also called Baeocephalus thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are spiny and lobed, and the flowers are purple and thistle-like. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus baeocephalus is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat liver and gallbladder diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus baeocephalus sub. baeocephalus
Carduus baeocephalus sub. microstigma Gaisberg & Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus baeocephalus is a small, yellow-orange head with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus baeocephalus is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carduus baeocephalus

Carduus baeocephalus can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Carduus baeocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus baeocephalus?

Carduus baeocephalus

What are the common names of Carduus baeocephalus?

Sheep's Carduus

What is the natural habitat of Carduus baeocephalus?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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,

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