Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ipe
ID:
116884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boros

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Biologia (Bratislava), Sect. Bot. 15: 846 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116213



Common Names

  • Ipe Thistle
  • Carduus Ipe
  • Ipe Carduus


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Description

Carduus ipe (also called Ipe's carduus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a branched stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with serrated margins. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus ipe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory issues, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus ipe is a bright yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus ipe is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a full sun to partial shade position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in the spring when the new growth is just starting to appear.

Where to Find Carduus ipe

Carduus ipe is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Carduus ipe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus ipe?

Carduus ipe

What is the family of Carduus ipe?

Asteraceae

Where is Carduus ipe native to?

Central 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,