Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meonanthus
ID:
29092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 186 (1820-1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028421



Common Names

  • Meonanthus Carduus
  • Meonanthus Thistle
  • Meonanthus Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus meonanthus meonanthus [unknown]
  • Carduus meonanthus duriaei (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire [unknown]
  • Carduus pycnocephalus bourgeanus (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Carduus meonanthus (also called Meonan's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, pink flowers that appear in the summer and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus meonanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus meonanthus sub. valentinus (Boiss. & Reut.) Devesa & Talavera
Carduus meonanthus sub. meonanthus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus meonanthus has small, pinkish-purple flowers that are clustered together in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus meonanthus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Carduus meonanthus

Carduus meonanthus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Carduus meonanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus meonanthus?

Carduus meonanthus

What is the common name of Carduus meonanthus?

Meonan's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus meonanthus?

Carduus meonanthus is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland.

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-127470: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.