Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longissimum
ID:
41866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. ii. 69.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041195



Common Names

  • Onopordum longissimum
  • Longissimum Onopordum
  • Longissimum Scotch Thistle


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Description

Onopordum longissimum (also called Long-headed Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and a single flower head with a yellow disc and purple ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum longissimum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum longissimum has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum longissimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clump. It prefers to grow in full sun in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Onopordum longissimum

Onopordum longissimum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Onopordum longissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum longissimum?

Onopordum longissimum

What is the common name of Onopordum longissimum?

Long-spined thistle

Where is Onopordum longissimum 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,