Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
96019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) J.Gay ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 531. 1838 [dt. 1837; publ. early Jan 1838]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095348



Common Names

  • Sieber's Thistle
  • Pungent Thistle
  • Siebera Pungens


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Description

Siebera pungens (also called Prickly Siebera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Siebera pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siebera pungens is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siebera pungens is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Siebera pungens

Siebera pungens can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Siebera pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siebera pungens?

Siebera pungens

What is the common name of Siebera pungens?

Pungent Siebera

What is the family of Siebera pungens?

Asteraceae

Species in the Siebera 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51529: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.