Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puechii
ID:
82739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coste

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 49: 321. 1903 1902 publ. 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082068



Common Names

  • Puech's Thistle
  • Carduus Puechii
  • Puech's Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus nutantiformis Shuttlew. ex Rouy [unknown]
  • Carduus aemilii Briq. & Cavill. [unknown]

Description

Carduus puechii (also called Puech's thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an erect herb with a woody stem, and grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus puechii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus puechii is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus puechii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Carduus puechii

Carduus puechii is found in the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Carduus puechii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus puechii?

Carduus puechii

What is the natural habitat of Carduus puechii?

Grasslands and scrublands

What is the flowering season of Carduus puechii?

May to August

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-38599: Based on the initial data import
Jean François Coste (1741-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coste' in the authors string.