Status:
valid
Authors:
Heldr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 449 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135396
Common Names
- Curetum Carlina
- Carlina Curetum
- Curetum
Description
Carlina curetum (also called 'Curetum', 'Carlina', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina curetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carlina curetum var. montana Meusel & A.Kastner
Carlina curetum sub. orientalis Meusel & A.Kastner
Carlina curetum sub. curetum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carlina curetum is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carlina curetum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Carlina curetum
Carlina curetum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.
Carlina curetum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina curetum?
Carlina curetum
What is the common name of Carlina curetum?
Curet's Carlina
What is the natural habitat of Carlina curetum?
Grassy areas and meadows
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,