Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onubense
ID:
132191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gonz.Sierra, Pérez Morales, Penas & Rivas Mart.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Candollea 47(1): 202 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131520



Common Names

  • Onubense Thistle
  • Onubense Cotton Thistle
  • Onubense Cotton Thistle Plant


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Description

Onopordum onubense (also called Onuban cotton thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb with purple flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum onubense is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum onubense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum onubense is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated by cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Onopordum onubense

Onopordum onubense can be found in the southwestern region of Spain.

Onopordum onubense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum onubense?

Onopordum onubense

What is the common name of Onopordum onubense?

Onubense Onopordum

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum onubense?

Grasslands and open 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

Salvador Rivas Martínez (1935-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Mart.' in the authors string.
G. González Sierra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.Sierra' in the authors string.
Carmen Pérez Morales (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez Morales' in the authors string.
Ángel Penas Merino (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960925-1: Based on the initial data import