Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicaule
ID:
29988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gonz.Sierra, Pérez Morales, Penas & Rivas Mart.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Candollea 47(1): 197 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029317



Common Names

  • Onopordum brevicaule
  • Short-stemmed Onopordum
  • Small-flowered Onopordum


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Description

Onopordum brevicaule (also called the Short-Stemmed Onopordum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has a thin stem and large, white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum brevicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum brevicaule has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum brevicaule is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Onopordum brevicaule

Onopordum brevicaule can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Onopordum brevicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum brevicaule?

Onopordum brevicaule

What type of plant is Onopordum brevicaule?

A biennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum brevicaule?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Salvador Rivas Martínez (1935-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Mart.' in the authors string.
G. González Sierra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.Sierra' in the authors string.
Carmen Pérez Morales (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez Morales' in the authors string.
Ángel Penas Merino (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960923-1: Based on the initial data import