Carlina xeranthemoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xeranthemoides
ID:
87928
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 349 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087257
Common Names
- Carlina xeranthemoides
- Xeranthemoides Carlina
- Carlina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carlina xeranthemoides (also called Xeranthemum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a spreading, rounded habit with grey-green leaves. The flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer. It is found in rocky, sandy, and dry areas, as well as in coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina xeranthemoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Carlina xeranthemoides are small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlina xeranthemoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Carlina xeranthemoides
Carlina xeranthemoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Carlina xeranthemoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina xeranthemoides?
Carlina xeranthemoides
What are the common names of Carlina xeranthemoides?
Xeranthemum thistle
What is the natural habitat of Carlina xeranthemoides?
Rocky slopes and dry grasslands
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-43624: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.