Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armenum
ID:
88583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tiflissk. Bot. Sada , ser. 2, 1: 40 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087912



Common Names

  • Onopordum armenum
  • Armenian Cotton Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Onopordum frickii Tamamsch. [unknown]

Description

Onopordum armenum (also called Onopordum armenum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Cardiospermum strictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum armenum has small yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum armenum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated by seed, although this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Onopordum armenum

Onopordum armenum is native to the Middle East and can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Onopordum armenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum armenum?

Onopordum armenum

What is the common name of Onopordum armenum?

Cotton thistle

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum armenum?

Grassy slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44261: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.