Ptilostemon diacantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diacantha
ID:
138392
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Labill.) Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Boissiera xiii. 146 (1967), in adnot.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137721
Common Names
- Ptilostemon diacantha
- Diacantha Ptilostemon
- Ptilostemon
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- Cirsium diacantha (Labill.) Fisch. [deprecated]
Description
Ptilostemon diacantha (also called Spiny Ptilostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilostemon diacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ptilostemon diacantha sub. diacanthaPtilostemon diacanthus sub. turcicus Greuter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptilostemon diacantha has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ptilostemon diacantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ptilostemon diacantha
Ptilostemon diacantha can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Ptilostemon diacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptilostemon diacantha?
Ptilostemon diacantha
What is the common name of Ptilostemon diacantha?
Two-spined ptilostemon
What is the natural habitat of Ptilostemon diacantha?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands
Species in the Ptilostemon genus
Ptilostemon greuteri, Ptilostemon leptophyllus, Ptilostemon strictus, Ptilostemon parisiensis, Ptilostemon stellatus, Ptilostemon abylensis, Ptilostemon karateginii, Ptilostemon niveus, Ptilostemon dyricola, Ptilostemon casabonae, Ptilostemon abylense, Ptilostemon gnaphaloides, Ptilostemon grandei, Ptilostemon echinocephalus, Ptilostemon tauricola, Ptilostemon pabotii, Ptilostemon afer, Ptilostemon hispanicus, Ptilostemon chamaepeuce, Ptilostemon diacantha, Ptilostemon rhiphaeus,
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-98392: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.