Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
91020

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 828 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090349



Common Names

  • Stemless Carline Thistle
  • Stemless Thistle
  • Carlina Acaulis


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Synonyms

  • Carlina officinalis Bubani [unknown]
  • Chromatolepis acaulis Dulac [unknown]
  • Carlina alpina Jacq. [unknown]
  • Carlina subacaulis DC. [unknown]
  • Carlina cirsioides Klokov [unknown]
  • Carlina acaulis acaulis [unknown]

Description

Carlina acaulis (also called Stemless Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carlina acaulis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carlina acaulis var. alpina Jacq.
Carlina acaulis sub. caulescens (Lam.) Schübl. & G.Martens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carlina acaulis has yellow flowers with a spiny center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlina acaulis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Carlina acaulis

Carlina acaulis is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, open woods, and rocky slopes.

Carlina acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlina acaulis?

Carlina acaulis

What is the habitat of Carlina acaulis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of Europe and North Africa

What is the flower color of Carlina acaulis?

The flowers are yellow in color

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