Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerneri
ID:
21943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Simonk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Termesz. Fuzet. 10: 181. 1886 ; et Enum. fl. Transsilv. (1886) 337.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021272



Common Names

  • Carduus Kerneri
  • Kerner's Thistle
  • Kerner Thistle


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Description

Carduus kerneri (also called Kerner's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus kerneri is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known to attract butterflies and bees, and it can also be used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus kerneri sub. scardicus (Griseb.) Kazmi
Carduus kerneri sub. lobulatiformis (Csuros & Nyarady) Soó
Carduus kerneri sub. kerneri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus kerneri is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is an achene, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus kerneri is a biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best planted in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carduus kerneri

Carduus kerneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Carduus kerneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus kerneri?

Carduus kerneri

What is the common name of Carduus kerneri?

Kerner's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus kerneri?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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