Carlina racemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
25439
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 829 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024768
Common Names
- Carlina
- Racemosa
- Racemose Carline
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Carlina sulphurea Desf. [unknown]
- Carlina subfusca Nyman [unknown]
- Mitina sulphurea Cass. [unknown]
Description
Carlina racemosa (also called Spiny Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carlina racemosa has small yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single, oval shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlina racemosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Carlina racemosa
Carlina racemosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Carlina racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina racemosa?
Carlina racemosa
What type of plant is Carlina racemosa?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Carlina racemosa found?
It is found in 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-123929: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.