Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jordanicola
ID:
122405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 2: 196 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121734



Common Names

  • Jordanicola Onopordum
  • Jordan's Onopordum
  • Jordan's Cotton-thistle


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Description

Onopordum jordanicola (also called Jordan's Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has deeply lobed leaves and white flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum jordanicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum jordanicola is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, gray-green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum jordanicola is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors and covered lightly with soil. Once established, it will spread slowly and can become invasive.

Where to Find Onopordum jordanicola

Onopordum jordanicola can be found in the eastern Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.

Onopordum jordanicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum jordanicola?

Onopordum jordanicola

What is the common name of Onopordum jordanicola?

Jordan's Onopordum

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum jordanicola?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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,