Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinezii
ID:
16116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 12: 348. 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015445



Common Names

  • Martinezii Carduus
  • Carduus Martinezii
  • Martinezii


Searching for Carduus martinezii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Carduus martinezii martinezii [unknown]

Description

Carduus martinezii (also called Carduus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow flower heads that are usually solitary. It grows in dry, open areas such as hillsides, rocky slopes, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus martinezii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus martinezii sub. fontqueri (Pau) Kazmi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus martinezii has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

Searching for Carduus martinezii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus martinezii is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or dividing the clumps in the fall.

Where to Find Carduus martinezii

Carduus martinezii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Carduus martinezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus martinezii?

Carduus martinezii

What type of plant is Carduus martinezii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Carduus martinezii?

Grassland, chaparral

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