Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carduncelloides
ID:
36898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 198 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036227

Common Names

  • Cardoon Thistle
  • Carduncelloides Thistle
  • Carduncelloides Thistle

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Description

Perezia carduncelloides (also called cardoon thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia carduncelloides has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Perezia carduncelloides flower is yellow in color and has a tubular form. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette form and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia carduncelloides is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Perezia carduncelloides

Perezia carduncelloides is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Perezia carduncelloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia carduncelloides?

Perezia carduncelloides

What is the common name of Perezia carduncelloides?

Cardoon Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Perezia carduncelloides?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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-13503: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.