Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palaestinum
ID:
22156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 2: 191 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021485



Common Names

  • Onopordum palaestinum
  • Palestine Onopordum
  • Palestinian Onopordum


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Description

Onopordum palaestinum (also called Palestine thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Middle East, and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a thick stem and large, spiny, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum palaestinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum palaestinum has a bright yellow flower, with a diameter of about 4 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum palaestinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and then into the garden when they are large enough.

Where to Find Onopordum palaestinum

Onopordum palaestinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Onopordum palaestinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum palaestinum?

Onopordum palaestinum

What is the common name of Onopordum palaestinum?

Paleastinian thistle

What is the family of Onopordum palaestinum?

Asteraceae

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,