Carlina involucrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
129748
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Voy. Barbarie ii. 234. (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129077
Common Names
- Carline Thistle
- Gray Thistle
- Rough-leaved Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carlina involucrata (also called carline thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head surrounded by spiny bracts. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carlina involucrata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlina involucrata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a slightly alkaline soil.
Where to Find Carlina involucrata
Carlina involucrata is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It can be found in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
Carlina involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina involucrata?
Carlina involucrata
What type of plant is Carlina involucrata?
A perennial herb
Where is Carlina involucrata native to?
Europe
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-90023: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.