Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cynaroides
ID:
18086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Font Quer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Font Quer in anon., Homen. Pardillo. 1956. 189 1956

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017415



Common Names

  • Cynara
  • Cardoon
  • Artichoke Thistle


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Description

Leuzea cynaroides (also called Cynaroides Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are small and white. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea cynaroides is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuzea cynaroides has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea cynaroides is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leuzea cynaroides

Leuzea cynaroides is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in grasslands and open woodlands.

Leuzea cynaroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea cynaroides?

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Cynaroides leuzea

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Asteraceae

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

Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910829-1: Based on the initial data import