Carlina canariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
116945
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Iles Canaries : 240 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116274
Common Names
- Canary Carline Thistle
- Canary Islands Thistle
- Canary Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carlina canariensis (also called Canary Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers, and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina canariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carlina canariensis var. xeranthemiformis Meusel & KästnerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carlina canariensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlina canariensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Carlina canariensis
Carlina canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands of Spain.
Carlina canariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina canariensis?
Carlina canariensis
What is the common name of Carlina canariensis?
Canary Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Carlina canariensis?
It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Carlina genus
Carlina barnebiana, Carlina bakariensis, Carlina racemosa, Carlina kurdica, Carlina brachylepis, Carlina guittonneaui, Carlina falcata, Carlina corymbosa, Carlina libanotica, Carlina biebersteinii, Carlina szaferi, Carlina vayredae, Carlina hispanica, Carlina lanata, Carlina salicifolia, Carlina sitiensis, Carlina frigida, Carlina xeranthemoides, Carlina acanthifolia, Carlina atlantica, Carlina acaulis, Carlina oligocephala, Carlina diae, Carlina tragacanthifolia, Carlina pygmaea, Carlina canariensis, Carlina texedae, Carlina vulgaris, Carlina sicula, Carlina graeca, Carlina involucrata, Carlina vulgaris, Carlina curetum,
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-77680: Based on the initial data import
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.