Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
benguelensis
ID:
6428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46(1-2): 54 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005757



Common Names

  • Gutenbergia benguelensis
  • Gutenbergia
  • Benguelensis


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Description

Gutenbergia benguelensis (also called Benguela thistle, African thistle, and African cotton thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa. It has large, spiny leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gutenbergia benguelensis 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, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutenbergia benguelensis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutenbergia benguelensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Gutenbergia benguelensis

Gutenbergia benguelensis is native to Namibia and can be found in the wild in the Kunene and Erongo regions.

Gutenbergia benguelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia benguelensis?

Gutenbergia benguelensis

What type of plant is Gutenbergia benguelensis?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Gutenbergia benguelensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

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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