Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
90238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 19 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089567



Common Names

  • Atlantic Carline Thistle
  • Atlantic Carline
  • Atlantic Cotton Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carlina atlantica atlantica [unknown]
  • Carlina atlantica claryi Batt. [unknown]

Description

Carlina atlantica (also called Atlantic carline thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has an erect stem and grows up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Carlina atlantica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carlina atlantica has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlina atlantica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Carlina atlantica

Carlina atlantica is a species of flowering plant in the aster family that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Carlina atlantica FAQ

What type of plant is Carlina atlantica?

Carlina atlantica is a perennial herb.

Where does Carlina atlantica grow?

Carlina atlantica is native to Europe and North Africa.

What is the average height of Carlina atlantica?

Carlina atlantica typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm.

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-45870: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.