Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spachianus
ID:
14775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 1: 361. 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014104



Common Names

  • Carduus Spachianus
  • Spachianus Carduus
  • Spach's Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus meonanthus duriaei (Boiss. & Reut.) Quézel & Santa [unknown]
  • Carduus pteracanthus pteracanthus [unknown]
  • Carduus pteracanthus tunetanus Murb. [unknown]
  • Carduus pteracanthus leptocladus Batt. [unknown]
  • Carduus pteracanthus submyriacanthus Maire [unknown]
  • Carduus pteracanthus erythrolepis Durieu [unknown]
  • Carduus meonanthus spachianus (Durieu) Maire [unknown]

Description

Carduus spachianus (also called Spach's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has spiny, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus spachianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus spachianus sub. atlantis (Humbert & Maire) Greuter
Carduus spachianus sub. spachianus
Carduus spachianus sub. megalatlanticus (Emb. ex Maire) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus spachianus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus spachianus is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the rootstock can also be used. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Carduus spachianus

Carduus spachianus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Carduus spachianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus spachianus?

Carduus spachianus

What is the common name of Carduus spachianus?

Spachian Thistle

Where is Carduus spachianus found?

Carduus spachianus is found in Europe and North Africa.

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,