Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texedae
ID:
118100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marrero Rodr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bot. Macaronés. 18: 71 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117429



Common Names

  • Carlina texedae
  • Carline Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle


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Description

Carlina texedae (also called Teixeira's Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Iberian Peninsula, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carlina texedae has been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carlina texedae is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlina texedae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.

Where to Find Carlina texedae

Carlina texedae is native to the Mediterranean region.

Carlina texedae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlina texedae?

Carlina texedae

What is the common name of Carlina texedae?

Texeda's Carlina

What is the natural habitat of Carlina texedae?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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