Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray ex Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 214 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039494
Common Names
- Paranephelius bullatus
- Bullatus Paranephelius
- Bullatus False Ragwort
Synonyms
- Liabum bullatum Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Paranephelius bullatus (also called bull thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has spiny leaves and purple flowers. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Paranephelius bullatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paranephelius bullatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paranephelius bullatus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in the spring and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Paranephelius bullatus
Paranephelius bullatus is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Paranephelius bullatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paranephelius bullatus?
Paranephelius bullatus
What is the common name of Paranephelius bullatus?
Bullate-leaved Paranephelius
What is the family of Paranephelius bullatus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Paranephelius genus
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,