Status:
valid
Authors:
Brullo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Webbia 34(1): 298 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013000
Common Names
- Boccone's Chiliadenus
- Chiliadenus bocconei
- Boccone's Chiliadenus
Description
Chiliadenus bocconei (also called Boccone's Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is usually found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chiliadenus bocconei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiliadenus bocconei is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are green and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiliadenus bocconei is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in the spring. When propagating from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Chiliadenus bocconei
Chiliadenus bocconei is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Chiliadenus bocconei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiliadenus bocconei?
Chiliadenus bocconei
What is the common name of Chiliadenus bocconei?
Boccone's Everlasting
What is the natural habitat of Chiliadenus bocconei?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in Central and Eastern Italy.
Species in the Chiliadenus genus
Chiliadenus bocconei,
Chiliadenus hesperius,
Chiliadenus rupestris,
Chiliadenus sericeus,
Chiliadenus lopadusanus,
Chiliadenus glutinosus,
Chiliadenus candicans,
Chiliadenus montanus,
Chiliadenus antiatlanticus,
Chiliadenus iphionoides,
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,