Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sicula
ID:
126107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Neapol. 1813 App.(ed. alt.) (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125436



Common Names

  • Sicilian Carline Thistle
  • Sicilian Carlina
  • Sicilian Star Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carlina sicula sicula [unknown]
  • Carlina sicula sicula [unknown]
  • Carlina sicula purpurascens DC. [unknown]

Description

Carlina sicula (also called Sicilian Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and a single, yellow flower head. It grows in rocky places, dry grasslands, and other open, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carlina sicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carlina sicula var. longibracteata (Cavara) Meusel & Kästner
Carlina sicula sub. mareotica (Asch. & Schweinf.) Greuter
Carlina sicula sub. sicula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carlina sicula has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlina sicula is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed compost. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Carlina sicula

Carlina sicula is native to Italy and can be found in the wild in grasslands and scrublands.

Carlina sicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlina sicula?

Carlina sicula

What type of plant is Carlina sicula?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Carlina sicula native to?

Mediterranean region

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-86512: Based on the initial data import
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.