Carlina falcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
42740
Status:
valid
Authors:
Svent.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (Acclim. Pl. Arautapae) : 52 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042069
Common Names
- Carlina Falcata
- Falcate Carlina
- Falcate Carline Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carlina falcata (also called falcate carline thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 0-2,000 m. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carlina falcata has yellow flowers with a star-like shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlina falcata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Carlina falcata
Carlina falcata is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Carlina falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina falcata?
Carlina falcata
What is the common name of Carlina falcata?
Carline Thistle
What type of plant is Carlina falcata?
Biennial herb
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
Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svent.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189248-1: Based on the initial data import