Onopordum wallianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallianum
ID:
5555
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1936, xxvii. 236.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004884
Common Names
- Wall's Cotton Thistle
- Wall's Thistle
- Wall's Cotton-Thistle
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Onopordum wallianum (also called wall's onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow ray and disc flowers, and its leaves are linear. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in meadows, fields, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum wallianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onopordum wallianum is purple and has a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have two small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Onopordum wallianum is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Onopordum wallianum
Onopordum wallianum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Onopordum wallianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onopordum wallianum?
Onopordum wallianum
What is the common name of Onopordum wallianum?
Wallian Cotton Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Onopordum wallianum?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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-104694: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.