Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mareoticus
ID:
24112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. : 276 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023441



Common Names

  • Carthamus mareoticus
  • Mareotic Safflower
  • Mareotic Carthamus


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Description

Carthamus mareoticus (also called Red Safflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco east to Turkey and Iraq. It grows in rocky, dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus mareoticus is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower arrangements and as a ground cover. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus mareoticus is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus mareoticus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Carthamus mareoticus

Carthamus mareoticus is native to Egypt and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Carthamus mareoticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus mareoticus?

Carthamus mareoticus

What is the common name of Carthamus mareoticus?

Mareotic Safflower

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus mareoticus?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Carthamus genus

Carthamus duvauxii, Carthamus dianius, Carthamus turkestanicus, Carthamus strictus, Carthamus gypsicola, Carthamus fruticosus, Carthamus arborescens, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus multifidus, Carthamus lucens, Carthamus hispanicus, Carthamus mareoticus, Carthamus carduncellus, Carthamus tinctorius, Carthamus helenioides, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus cespitosus, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus rechingeri, Carthamus nitidus, Carthamus catrouxii, Carthamus pectinatus, Carthamus caeruleus, Carthamus chouletteanus, Carthamus faurei, Carthamus ilicifolius, Carthamus mitissimus, Carthamus tenuis, Carthamus balearicus, Carthamus calvus, Carthamus eriocephalus, Carthamus atractyloides, Carthamus plumosus, Carthamus creticus, Carthamus pinnatus, Carthamus lanatus, Carthamus dentatus, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus tamamschjanae, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus boissieri, Carthamus carthamoides, Carthamus rhiphaeus, Carthamus persicus, Carthamus battandieri, Carthamus glaucus, Carthamus oxyacantha, Carthamus curdicus, Carthamus rhaponticoides,

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,

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