Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mesatlanticum
ID:
6188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Emb. & Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pl. Marocc. Nov. (Arch. Sc. Maroc), Fasc. II.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005517



Common Names

  • Mesatlanticum Onopordum
  • Mesatlanticum Onopordum Onopordum
  • Mesatlanticum Onopordum Sunflower


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Description

Onopordum mesatlanticum (also called Atlantic Cotton Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with purple ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, and grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum mesatlanticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum mesatlanticum is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum mesatlanticum can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.

Where to Find Onopordum mesatlanticum

Onopordum mesatlanticum is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Onopordum mesatlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum mesatlanticum?

Onopordum mesatlanticum

What is the common name of Onopordum mesatlanticum?

Mesatlantic Onopordum

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum mesatlanticum?

Onopordum mesatlanticum is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105310: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Louis Emberger (1897-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emb.' in the authors string.