Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floccosum
ID:
85817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 92 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085146



Common Names

  • Onopordum floccosum
  • Floccosum Onopordum
  • Onopordum


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Description

Onopordum floccosum (also called Woolly Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has large, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum floccosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum floccosum is a large, thistle-like, purple flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum floccosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Onopordum floccosum

Onopordum floccosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Onopordum floccosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum floccosum?

Onopordum floccosum

What type of plant is Onopordum floccosum?

Onopordum floccosum is a flowering plant.

Where is Onopordum floccosum found?

Onopordum floccosum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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,