Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptacanthus
ID:
121022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fresen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Mus. Senckenberg. iii. (1845) 70.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120351



Common Names

  • Carduus leptacanthus
  • Slender Thistle
  • Narrow-leaf Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus semiensis Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Carduus leptacanthus leptacanthus [unknown]
  • Carduus stolzii R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Carduus abyssinicus Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Carduus leptacanthus (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads. It is native to western North America, and grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus leptacanthus is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus leptacanthus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus leptacanthus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Carduus leptacanthus

Carduus leptacanthus is native to Europe and can be found in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria.

Carduus leptacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus leptacanthus?

Carduus leptacanthus

What is the common name of Carduus leptacanthus?

Leptacanthus Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus leptacanthus?

It is found in grasslands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81618: Based on the initial data import
Georg Fresenius (1808-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fresen.' in the authors string.