Status:
valid
Authors:
d'Urv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 361 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117081
Common Names
- Cotton Thistle
- Onopordum
- Scotch Cotton Thistle
Synonyms
- Onopordum macrocanthum Sm. [illegitimate]
- Onopordum anatolicum Boiss. & Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Onopordum weissianum Asch. ex E.Weiss [unknown]
- Onopordum graecum Bory & Chaub. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Onopordum araneosum Boiss. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Onopordum caulescens caulescens [unknown]
- Onopordum caulescens atticum Franco [unknown]
- Onopordum weissianum Asch. ex E.Weiss [unknown]
Description
Onopordum caulescens (also called Caulescent Onopordum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It is a biennial herb, with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are pinnately divided, and the flowers are yellow and borne in a capitulum.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum caulescens is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onopordum caulescens has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum caulescens is a biennial plant that is native to Europe. It has large, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Onopordum caulescens
Onopordum caulescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Onopordum caulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onopordum caulescens?
Onopordum caulescens
What is the family of Onopordum caulescens?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Onopordum caulescens?
Caulescens
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,