Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keniensis
ID:
60829

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 8: 31 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060158



Common Names

  • Kenyan Thistle
  • Carduus Thistle
  • Kenyan Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus subalpinus R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Carduus keniensis keniensis [unknown]
  • Carduus keniensis keniensis [unknown]
  • Carduus keniensis elgonensis (R.E.Fr.) Kazmi [unknown]
  • Carduus keniensis elgonensis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Carduus keniensis hedbergii Kazmi [unknown]
  • Carduus keniensis aberdaricus R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Carduus keniensis kilimandscharicus (R.E.Fr.) Kazmi [unknown]
  • Carduus kilimandscharicus R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Carduus keniensis (also called Kenyan Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Asteraceae. It grows up to 1 m tall and has pinkish-purple flower heads. It is native to East Africa, and is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus keniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus keniensis has small, yellow flowers with a fluffy seed head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus keniensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into several sections. Replant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Carduus keniensis

Carduus keniensis is native to East Africa and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Carduus keniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus keniensis?

Carduus keniensis

What is the common name of Carduus keniensis?

Kenyan thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus keniensis?

It is native to Kenya and Tanzania, where it grows in open woodlands and grasslands at elevations of 1,500–2,700 m.

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-17219: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.