Onopordum sarrafii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarrafii
ID:
10629
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42(2): 439 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009958
Common Names
- Sarraf's Onopordum
- Sarraf's Cotton Thistle
- Sarraf's Scotch Thistle
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Onopordum sarrafii (also called Sarraf's Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, white flowers with a white midrib and a tinge of purple on the margins. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum sarrafii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onopordum sarrafii has large yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Onopordum sarrafii is a perennial plant native to Turkey. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds directly into the ground in late spring or early summer. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.
Where to Find Onopordum sarrafii
Onopordum sarrafii is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant.
Onopordum sarrafii FAQ
What is the average height of Onopordum sarrafii?
Onopordum sarrafii typically grows to a height of 1.5-2 m.
What is the best soil type for Onopordum sarrafii?
Onopordum sarrafii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the best climate for Onopordum sarrafii?
Onopordum sarrafii prefers a warm, dry climate.
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
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931914-1: Based on the initial data import