Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 114 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013604
Common Names
- Onopordum myriacanthum
- Myriad-spined Onopordum
- Myriad-spined Cottonthistle
Description
Onopordum myriacanthum (also called Myriad-spined Onopordum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has white or pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum myriacanthum is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onopordum myriacanthum has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, about 1 mm in diameter, and are enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum myriacanthum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, as cuttings may not root successfully. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Onopordum myriacanthum
Onopordum myriacanthum is native to the temperate regions of Europe. It can be found in the woodlands of France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Onopordum myriacanthum FAQ
What are the common names of Onopordum myriacanthum?
Onopordum myriacanthum is commonly known as the 'Myriad Daisy'.
What is the natural habitat of Onopordum myriacanthum?
Onopordum myriacanthum is native to South America, and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
What are the growing requirements for Onopordum myriacanthum?
Onopordum myriacanthum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
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,