Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
13331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 10: 201. 1887

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012660



Common Names

  • Chardinia orientalis
  • Oriental Chardinia
  • Oriental Chardinia


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Synonyms

  • Chardinia xeranthemoides Desf. [unknown]
  • Chardinia orientalis Britten [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum orientale Mill. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum annuum orientale L. [unknown]
  • Xeranthemum speciosum L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Chardinia orientalis (also called Oriental Chardinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chardinia orientalis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases and its flowers being used to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chardinia orientalis is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chardinia orientalis is a perennial 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 5-9.

Where to Find Chardinia orientalis

Chardinia orientalis is native to Iran and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.

Chardinia orientalis FAQ

What type of plant is Chardinia orientalis?

Chardinia orientalis is a species of thistle in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Chardinia orientalis native to?

Chardinia orientalis is native to Iran.

What is the flower color of Chardinia orientalis?

The flowers of Chardinia orientalis are white to pink in color.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:192686-1: Based on the initial data import