Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teddianum
ID:
43540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(4): 524 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042869



Common Names

  • Teddianum Onopordum
  • Onopordum Teddianum
  • Teddianum


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Description

Onopordum teddianum (also called Teddianum, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, spiny leaves and produces large, showy purple flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in open areas with full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum teddianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used to make paper and as a source of fiber for textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum teddianum is a white or pink thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum teddianum is a biennial herbaceous species native to the Mediterranean. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position.

Where to Find Onopordum teddianum

Onopordum teddianum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.

Onopordum teddianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum teddianum?

Onopordum teddianum

Where is Onopordum teddianum native to?

Europe

What type of plant is Onopordum teddianum?

Herbaceous biennial

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,