Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
1949
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042335
Common Names
- Cirsium hohenackeri
- Hohenacker's Thistle
- Hohenackeri Thistle
Description
Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri (also called Hohenacker's Cirsiocarduus, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in the spring and thin out the seedlings to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has a good root system. Replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri
Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri?
Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri
What are the common names of Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri?
Hohenacker's cirsiocarduus
What is the natural habitat of Cirsiocarduus hohenackeri?
It is native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Syria
Species in the Cirsiocarduus genus
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,