Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eburneum
ID:
109518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 366 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108847



Common Names

  • Silver Thistle
  • Holy Thistle
  • Milk Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Mariana eburnea Pau [unknown]
  • Silybum eburneum eburneum [unknown]
  • Silybum eburneum eburneum [unknown]
  • Silybum hispanicum Loscos & J.Pardo [unknown]
  • Silybum eburneum hispanicus (Willk.) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Silybum eburneum (also called Silver Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe, and is found in disturbed areas. It is a biennial, growing up to 1 m tall, with spiny leaves and purple flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Silybum eburneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silybum eburneum has small white flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have opposite leaves that are lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silybum eburneum is an annual plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Silybum eburneum

Silybum eburneum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Silybum eburneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silybum eburneum?

Silybum eburneum

What is the common name of Silybum eburneum?

White Milk Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Silybum eburneum?

Silybum eburneum is found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East

Species in the Silybum 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-675: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.