Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tauricum
ID:
35543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1687 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034872



Common Names

  • Tauric Onopordum
  • Onopordum tauricum
  • Tauric Cotton Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Onopordum argolicum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Onopordum tauricum tauricum [unknown]
  • Onopordum elatum Sibth. & Sm. [unknown]
  • Onopordum virens DC. [unknown]
  • Onopordum tauricum elatum (Sm.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Onopordum corymbosum visegradense Franco [unknown]
  • Onopordum elatum Sm. [unknown]
  • Onopordum viscosum Hornem. ex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Onopordum tauricum (also called Taurian Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum tauricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum tauricum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum tauricum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Onopordum tauricum

Onopordum tauricum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Onopordum tauricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum tauricum?

Onopordum tauricum

What is the common name of Onopordum tauricum?

Tauric Onopordum

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum tauricum?

Onopordum tauricum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain and Portugal to Italy and Greece.

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