Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
getulus
ID:
10438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 275 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009767



Common Names

  • Getulus Thistle
  • Carduus Thistle
  • Spiny Thistle


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Description

Carduus getulus (also called Getulus Thistle, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus getulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators, as well as to provide food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus getulus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus getulus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Carduus getulus

Carduus getulus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Carduus getulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus getulus?

Carduus getulus

What is the common name of Carduus getulus?

Giant Plumeless Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus getulus?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-109462: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.