Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
espinae
ID:
21534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Acad. Sci. Paris xcviii. 468; Ill. Fl. Atlant. ii. (1893) 71, t. 143; Rouy, in Morot, Journ. de Bot. vii. (1893) 163. 1884

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020863



Common Names

  • Onopordum espinae
  • Spiny Onopordum
  • Espinae Onopordum


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Description

Onopordum espinae (also called 'Spiny Onopordum', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with purple flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum espinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum espinae is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are green and have a lanceolate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum espinae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Onopordum espinae

Onopordum espinae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Onopordum espinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum espinae?

Onopordum espinae

What is the common name of Onopordum espinae?

Spiny Cotton Thistle

Where is Onopordum espinae native to?

Southern 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

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235286-1: Based on the initial data import