Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
78676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loscos ex Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Not. Bot. Fl. Españ. 2: 6. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078005



Common Names

  • Humble Onopordum
  • Humble Cotton Thistle
  • Humble Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Onopordum turolense Sennen [unknown]
  • Onopordum bilbilitanum Vicioso & C.Vicioso [unknown]
  • Onopordum humile turolense (Sennen) M.B.Crespo & Mateo [unknown]

Description

Onopordum humile (also called 'Scotch Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, upright, spiny stem and large, deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum humile is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum humile has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum humile is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils.

Where to Find Onopordum humile

Onopordum humile is native to the Mediterranean region.

Onopordum humile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum humile?

Onopordum humile

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum humile?

Onopordum humile is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Onopordum humile?

Onopordum humile is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

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

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Francisco Loscos Bernal (1823-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loscos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235301-1: Based on the initial data import