Status:
valid
Authors:
Gonz.Sierra, Pérez Morales, Penas & Rivas Mart.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Candollea 47(1): 204 (1992) (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077307
Common Names
- Macronervosum Onopordum
- Macronervosum Cotton Thistle
- Macronervosum Scotch Thistle
Description
Onopordum macronervosum (also called 'Large-nerved Onopordum', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum macronervosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onopordum macronervosum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum macronervosum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Onopordum macronervosum
Onopordum macronervosum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.
Onopordum macronervosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calochilus robertsonii?
Calochilus robertsonii
What is the common name of Calochilus robertsonii?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Calochilus robertsonii?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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
G. González Sierra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.Sierra' in the authors string.