Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectum
ID:
16445

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Candollea 47(1): 200 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015774



Common Names

  • Cotton Thistle
  • Scotch Thistle
  • Onopordum Acanthium


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Description

Onopordum erectum (also called Erect Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has purple flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum erectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive ailments and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum erectum has small white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum erectum is a biennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Onopordum erectum

Onopordum erectum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Onopordum erectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum erectum?

Onopordum erectum

What type of plant is Onopordum erectum?

Onopordum erectum is a biennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Onopordum erectum native to?

Onopordum erectum is native to Europe.

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:960924-1: Based on the initial data import