Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephalum
ID:
116952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 47 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116281



Common Names

  • Onopordum Polycephalum
  • Many-headed Onopordum
  • Many-headed Cotton Thistle


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Description

Onopordum polycephalum (also called Many-headed Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers, and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum polycephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum polycephalum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum polycephalum is a biennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be sown thinly and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be thinned out to a distance of 30-45cm apart.

Where to Find Onopordum polycephalum

Onopordum polycephalum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

Onopordum polycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum polycephalum?

Onopordum polycephalum

What type of plant is Onopordum polycephalum?

Biennial

Where is Onopordum polycephalum found?

Europe and Asia

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-77688: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.