Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyprium
ID:
30814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 2: 190 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030143



Common Names

  • Onopordum Cyprium
  • Cyprus Onopordum
  • Cyprus Cotton Thistle


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Description

Onopordum cyprium (also called Cyprus Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum cyprium is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum cyprium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum cyprium is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Onopordum cyprium

Onopordum cyprium is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Onopordum cyprium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum cyprium?

Onopordum cyprium

What is the family of Onopordum cyprium?

Asteraceae

Where is Onopordum cyprium found?

Cyprus

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,