Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdica
ID:
29748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meusel & Kästner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 83(4): 231 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029077



Common Names

  • Carlina Kurdica
  • Kurdistan Carline Thistle
  • Kurdish Carline Thistle


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Description

Carlina kurdica (also called Kurdish Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, and typically grows in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single, erect stem, and is typically between 0.3 and 0.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Carlina kurdica is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carlina kurdica is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlina kurdica is a perennial 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 frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Carlina kurdica

Carlina kurdica is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Carlina kurdica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Carlina kurdica?

Carlina kurdica is native to Turkey.

What is the growth habit of Carlina kurdica?

Carlina kurdica is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height.

What is the best climate for Carlina kurdica?

Carlina kurdica prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of sunlight.

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-128104: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Meusel (1909-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meusel' in the authors string.
Arndt Kästner (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kästner' in the authors string.