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
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.
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 Perezia genus
Perezia squarrosa,
Perezia pedicularidifolia,
Perezia lyrata,
Perezia catharinensis,
Perezia mandoni,
Perezia ciliaris,
Perezia pinnatifida,
Perezia ciliosa,
Perezia carduncelloides,
Perezia coerulescens,
Perezia scalpellifolia,
Perezia pygmea,
Perezia volcanensis,
Perezia bellidifolia,
Perezia megalantha,
Perezia lactucoides,
Perezia calophylla,
Perezia poeppigii,
Perezia eryngioides,
Perezia carthamoides,
Perezia sublyrata,
Perezia linearis,
Perezia fonckii,
Perezia spathulata,
Perezia pilifera,
Perezia multiflora,
Perezia kingii,
Perezia recurvata,
Perezia purpurata,
Perezia pungens,
Perezia fonkii,
Perezia delicata,
Perezia dentata,
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,