Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachylepis
ID:
37420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Meusel & A.Kastner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 88(7-8): 403 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036749



Common Names

  • Brachylepis Carlina
  • Carlina Brachylepis
  • Carlina


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Synonyms

  • Carlina brachylepis brachylepis [unknown]
  • Carlina involucrata brachylepis Batt. [unknown]
  • Carlina involucrata lanigera Faure & Maire [unknown]
  • Carlina brachylepis lanigera (Faure & Maire) D.P.Petit [unknown]

Description

Carlina brachylepis (also called short-leaved carline thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a thick, woody stem with spiny, white flowers. It grows in dry and rocky soils, and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carlina brachylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its roots are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carlina brachylepis is a yellow disc floret with a short, thick receptacle. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlina brachylepis is a perennial herbaceous plant 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 can tolerate drought. It is best propagated by division in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carlina brachylepis

Carlina brachylepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky grasslands and open woodlands.

Carlina brachylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlina brachylepis?

Carlina brachylepis

What is the common name of Carlina brachylepis?

Short-scaled Carlina

Where is Carlina brachylepis native to?

Europe and North Africa

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-135540: Based on the initial data import
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Hermann Meusel (1909-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meusel' in the authors string.