Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocephalum
ID:
30717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 43: 591 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030046



Common Names

  • Woolly Onopordum
  • Woolly Scotch Thistle
  • Onopordum Eriocephalum


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Synonyms

  • Onopordum acanthium eriocephalum (Rouy) P.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Onopordum eriocephalum (also called 'Woolly Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and large, purple flower heads. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum eriocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum eriocephalum is yellow in color, with a single head of small, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum eriocephalum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Onopordum eriocephalum

Onopordum eriocephalum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Onopordum eriocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum eriocephalum?

Onopordum eriocephalum

What type of plant is Onopordum eriocephalum?

Thistle

Where is Onopordum eriocephalum native to?

Mediterranean region

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,

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