Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arabicum
ID:
41529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. t. 3299 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040858



Common Names

  • Onopordum arabicum
  • Arabian Onopordum
  • Arabian Cotton Thistle


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Description

Onopordum arabicum (also called Arabian cotton thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands, and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum arabicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum arabicum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum arabicum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Onopordum arabicum

Onopordum arabicum is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Onopordum arabicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum arabicum?

Onopordum arabicum

What is the common name of Onopordum arabicum?

Arabian Cottonthistle

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum arabicum?

Onopordum arabicum is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East

Species in the Onopordum genus

Onopordum glomeratum, Onopordum majori, Onopordum canum, Onopordum wallianum, Onopordum mesatlanticum, Onopordum alexandrinum, Onopordum syriacum, Onopordum davisii, Onopordum sarrafii, Onopordum myriacanthum, Onopordum erectum, Onopordum boissierianum, Onopordum anatolicum, Onopordum micropterum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum palaestinum, Onopordum carmanicum, Onopordum bolivari, Onopordum cynarocephalum, Onopordum caricum, Onopordum blancheanum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum brevicaule, Onopordum eriocephalum, Onopordum cyprium, Onopordum dyris, Onopordum sirsangense, Onopordum tauricum, Onopordum acaulon, Onopordum cinereum, Onopordum platylepis, Onopordum cyrenaicum, Onopordum arabicum, Onopordum longissimum, Onopordum corymbosum, Onopordum macracanthum, Onopordum teddianum, Onopordum carduiforme, Onopordum carduchorum, Onopordum laconicum, Onopordum minor, Onopordum seravschanicum, Onopordum nervosum, Onopordum illyricum, Onopordum turcicum, Onopordum leptolepis, Onopordum spinosissimum, Onopordum algeriense, Onopordum macronervosum, Onopordum humile,

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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