Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carduoides
ID:
1600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 941 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000929



Common Names

  • Carduoid Thistle
  • Carduoid Cotton Thistle
  • Carduoid Cotton-thistle


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Description

Lessingianthus carduoides (also called Lessing's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has pink flowers and grows in moist meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus carduoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessingianthus carduoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus carduoides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a moist medium.

Where to Find Lessingianthus carduoides

Lessingianthus carduoides can be found in the wild in South America, primarily in Argentina and Chile.

Lessingianthus carduoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus carduoides?

Lessingianthus carduoides

What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus carduoides?

Lessingianthus carduoides is native to the southern Andes of South America.

What are the uses of Lessingianthus carduoides?

Lessingianthus carduoides is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Species in the Lessingianthus genus

Lessingianthus varroniifolius, Lessingianthus carduoides, Lessingianthus niederleinii, Lessingianthus laurifolius, Lessingianthus grearii, Lessingianthus adenophyllus, Lessingianthus polyphyllus, Lessingianthus platyphyllus, Lessingianthus hoveaefolius, Lessingianthus gonzalezii, Lessingianthus parvifolius, Lessingianthus coriaceus, Lessingianthus souzae, Lessingianthus lacunosus, Lessingianthus buddleiifolius, Lessingianthus varroniifolius, Lessingianthus heringeri, Lessingianthus soderstroemii, Lessingianthus irwinii, Lessingianthus lanuginosus, Lessingianthus morilloi, Lessingianthus glabratus, Lessingianthus pentacontus, Lessingianthus rubricaulis, Lessingianthus lorentzii, Lessingianthus linearifolius, Lessingianthus ixiamensis, Lessingianthus subobtusus, Lessingianthus bardanoides, Lessingianthus ligulifolius, Lessingianthus regis, Lessingianthus ammophilus, Lessingianthus ulei, Lessingianthus barrosoanus, Lessingianthus laevigatus, Lessingianthus sancti-pauli, Lessingianthus foliosus, Lessingianthus subosbcurus, Lessingianthus lapinhensis, Lessingianthus lanatus, Lessingianthus ibitipocensis, Lessingianthus constrictus, Lessingianthus longicuspis, Lessingianthus laniferus, Lessingianthus declivium, Lessingianthus onopordioides, Lessingianthus argyrophyllus, Lessingianthus rigescens, Lessingianthus clavatus, Lessingianthus octanthus,

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-100886: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.