Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lusitanicus
ID:
136971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Illustr. Pl. Eur. sub t. 437.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136300



Common Names

  • Carduus lusitanicus
  • Portuguese Thistle
  • Portuguese Thistle-plant


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Description

Carduus lusitanicus (also called Portuguese Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus lusitanicus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat liver and gallbladder diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus lusitanicus sub. broteroi (Welw. ex Mariz) Devesa & Talavera
Carduus lusitanicus sub. lusitanicus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus lusitanicus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus lusitanicus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carduus lusitanicus

Carduus lusitanicus is native to Portugal and Spain.

Carduus lusitanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus lusitanicus?

Carduus lusitanicus

What is the common name of Carduus lusitanicus?

Lusitanian Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus lusitanicus?

Grasslands, meadows, 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-97016: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.