Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calva
ID:
768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Miq.) Veldkamp

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35: 471 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000097



Common Names

  • Glossocardia
  • Calva
  • Smooth Glossocardia


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Synonyms

  • Adenolepis calva Sch.Bip. ex Miq. [deprecated]
  • Bidens calva (Sch.Bip. ex Miq.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cosmos calvus (Sch.Bip. ex Miq.) Sherff [unknown]
  • Adenolepis calva Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cosmos sulphureus calva (Miq.) Backer [unknown]
  • Cosmos sulphureus leiohynchus Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Glossocardia calva (also called 'Indian Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Glossocardia calva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glossocardia calva is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glossocardia calva is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Glossocardia calva

Glossocardia calva is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Glossocardia calva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glossocardia calva?

Glossocardia calva

What is the common name of Glossocardia calva?

Smooth Glossocardia

What is the natural habitat of Glossocardia calva?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-100090: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.