Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
27241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 334 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026570



Common Names

  • Carduus schimperi
  • Schimper's Thistle
  • Schimper's Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus theodori theodori [unknown]
  • Carduus theodori serratus R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Carduus theodori serrulatus R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Carduus schimperi (also called Schimper's thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. It has a single stem with a rosette of spiny, lobed leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus schimperi is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a cooked vegetable. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus schimperi sub. platyphyllus (R.E.Fr.) C.Jeffrey
Carduus schimperi sub. schimperi
Carduus schimperi sub. nanus (R.E.Fr.) C.Jeffrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus schimperi has yellow-orange flowers with long, thin spines. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves with spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus schimperi is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carduus schimperi

Carduus schimperi can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.

Carduus schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus schimperi?

Carduus schimperi

What is the natural habitat of Carduus schimperi?

It is native to Ethiopia, Sudan, and Eritrea.

What are the common names of Carduus schimperi?

It is also known as Schimper's Thistle, Ethiopian Thistle, and Ethiopian Milk Thistle.

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,

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