Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflorus
ID:
3911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Curtis

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Londin. 6: t. 55

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003240



Common Names

  • Carduus Tenuiflorus
  • Slender Thistle
  • Slender-Flowered Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus tenuiflorus tenuiflorus [unknown]
  • Carduus pycnocephalus spinulosus Pau [unknown]
  • Carduus pycnocephalus corbariensis (Timb.-Lagr. & Thévenau) Rouy [unknown]
  • Carduus pycnocephalus tenuiflorus (Curtis) Batt. [unknown]
  • Carduus pycnocephalus tenuiflorus (Curtis) Ball [unknown]

Description

Carduus tenuiflorus (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a thick, woody stem. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus tenuiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus tenuiflorus sub. sardous (DC.) Gamisans, Piquemal & Schlüssel
Carduus tenuiflorus sub. tenuiflorus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus tenuiflorus is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus tenuiflorus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Carduus tenuiflorus

Carduus tenuiflorus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Carduus tenuiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus tenuiflorus?

Carduus tenuiflorus

What is the common name of Carduus tenuiflorus?

Slender Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus tenuiflorus?

Carduus tenuiflorus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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-10313: Based on the initial data import
William Curtis (1746-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curtis' in the authors string.