Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccanus
ID:
66752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arènes) Kazmi

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München v. 347 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066081



Common Names

  • Carduus
  • Moroccan Thistle
  • Moroccan Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus platypus maurus Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Carduus nutans maroccanus Arènes [unknown]
  • Carduus granatensis maurus (Emb. & Maire) Pau [unknown]
  • Carduus platypus adpressus Andr. [unknown]
  • Carduus nutans maurus (Emb. & Maire) Greuter [unknown]

Description

Carduus maroccanus (also called 'Moroccan Thistle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus maroccanus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus maroccanus is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus maroccanus is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Carduus maroccanus

Carduus maroccanus can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Carduus maroccanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus maroccanus?

Carduus maroccanus

What is the family of Carduus maroccanus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Carduus maroccanus?

Maroccanus Carduus

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

Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
Syed Muhammad Anwar Kazmi (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kazmi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:188815-1: Based on the initial data import