Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camplonensis
ID:
96336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devesa & Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 10(1): 62 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095665



Common Names

  • Plume Thistle
  • Camplon Thistle
  • Carduus Thistle


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Description

Carduus camplonensis (also called camplon thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial thistle native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus camplonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus camplonensis is yellow and has a diameter of 4-7 mm. The seeds are small, brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus camplonensis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8.

Where to Find Carduus camplonensis

Carduus camplonensis is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in the south of France, Italy, and Spain.

Carduus camplonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus camplonensis?

Carduus camplonensis

What is the common name of Carduus camplonensis?

Camplon Thistle

What is the family of Carduus camplonensis?

Asteraceae

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-51843: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.