Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biebersteinii
ID:
61622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernh. ex Hornem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. Suppl. 94. 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060951



Common Names

  • Carlina Biebersteinii
  • Carline Thistle
  • Stemless Carline Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carlina biebersteinii biebersteinii [unknown]
  • Carlina longifolia longifolia [unknown]
  • Carlina vulgaris longifolia Korsh. [unknown]
  • Carlina vulgaris longifolia Nyman [unknown]
  • Carlina longifolia pontica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Carlina vulgaris stricta (Rouy) Domin [unknown]
  • Carlina vulgaris microcephala Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Carlina vulgaris leptophylla Griess. [unknown]
  • Carlina vulgaris longifolia Grab. [unknown]

Description

Carlina biebersteinii (also called Bieberstein's carline thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe, and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of spiny, oblong-lanceolate leaves, and produces yellow-white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Carlina biebersteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carlina biebersteinii sub. biebersteinii
Carlina biebersteinii sub. brevibracteata (Andrae) K.Werner
Carlina biebersteinii sub. brevibracteata (Andrae) Meusel & Kästner
Carlina biebersteinii var. fennica Meusel & Kästner
Carlina biebersteinii sub. sudetica Kovanda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carlina biebersteinii is a yellow, daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlina biebersteinii is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Carlina biebersteinii

Carlina biebersteinii is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Carlina biebersteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlina biebersteinii?

Carlina biebersteinii

What is the common name of Carlina biebersteinii?

Bieberstein's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carlina biebersteinii?

It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes in Central and Eastern Europe

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-17982: Based on the initial data import
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.