Status:
valid
Authors:
Tamamsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxviii. 238, 605 (1963).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059262
Common Names
- Seravschanicum thistle
- Onopordum seravschanicum
- Seravschanicum
Description
Onopordum seravschanicum (also called Seravschan's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, with large, spiny leaves and small purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum seravschanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onopordum seravschanicum has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum seravschanicum is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Onopordum seravschanicum
Onopordum seravschanicum is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Onopordum seravschanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onopordum seravschanicum?
Onopordum seravschanicum
What is the common name of Onopordum seravschanicum?
Seravschanicum Cotton Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Onopordum seravschanicum?
Dry, rocky slopes, meadows, and open woods
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,