Carlina sitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sitiensis
ID:
87288
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 147 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086617
Common Names
- Carlina sitiensis
- Sitiense Carlina
- Sitiense Carline Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carlina sitiensis (also called Sitting Carlina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina sitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carlina sitiensis has white flowers with yellow centers that are about 1 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a white underside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlina sitiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Carlina sitiensis
Carlina sitiensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and France.
Carlina sitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina sitiensis?
Carlina sitiensis
What is the natural habitat of Carlina sitiensis?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.
What type of soil does Carlina sitiensis prefer?
It prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
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-4300: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.