Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivasgodayanus
ID:
84847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devesa & Talavera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Rev. Carduus en Penins. Iberica e Is. Baleares 34 (1981).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084176



Common Names

  • Rivas-Goday's Thistle
  • Carduus Rivasgodayanus
  • Rivas-Goday's Thistle Vine


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Description

Carduus rivasgodayanus (also called Cardo de Rivas-Goday, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It typically grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and has small, white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus rivasgodayanus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus rivasgodayanus is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus rivasgodayanus is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Carduus rivasgodayanus

Carduus rivasgodayanus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.

Carduus rivasgodayanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus rivasgodayanus?

Carduus rivasgodayanus

What is the natural habitat of Carduus rivasgodayanus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Carduus rivasgodayanus?

Late spring to early summer

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-40630: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Talavera (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talavera' in the authors string.
Juan Antonio Devesa (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devesa' in the authors string.