Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santacreui
ID:
1329148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Devesa & Talavera) Devesa

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iber. 16(1): 194 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341602



Common Names

  • Carduus Santacreui
  • Santacreui Thistle
  • Santacreui Plumeless Thistle


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Description

Carduus santacreui (also called 'Santacreu's Thistle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands and is an herbaceous biennial.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus santacreui is an ornamental plant used for landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, as it grows quickly and provides dense coverage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus santacreui has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus santacreui can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The root ball should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Carduus santacreui

Carduus santacreui is found in dry grasslands in Portugal.

Carduus santacreui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus santacreui?

Carduus santacreui

What type of plant is Carduus santacreui?

Herb

What is the optimal temperature for Carduus santacreui?

10-20°C

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

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.