Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solteszii
ID:
3563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Budai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 1913, xii. 356, et in Bot. Ko

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002892

Common Names

  • Carduus solteszii
  • Solteszii Carduus
  • Carduus Solteszii

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Description

Carduus solteszii (also called Soltesz's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spiny stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus solteszii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus solteszii has yellow flowers with spiny bracts. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus solteszii is a perennial herb native to the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the root system in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Carduus solteszii

Carduus solteszii can be found in the alpine and subalpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains and Cascade Range in North America.

Carduus solteszii FAQ

What are the common names of Carduus solteszii?

Carduus solteszii is commonly known as the Soltesz's Thistle.

What is the growth habit of Carduus solteszii?

Carduus solteszii is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter.

What is the native range of Carduus solteszii?

Carduus solteszii is native to South America.

Species in the Carduus genus

Carduus afromontanus, Carduus solteszii, Carduus tenuiflorus, Carduus broteroi, Carduus millefolius, Carduus nawaschini, Carduus volutarioides, Carduus angusticeps, Carduus cephalanthus, Carduus myriacanthus, Carduus weizensis, Carduus getulus, Carduus pumilus, Carduus turocensis, Carduus macracanthus, Carduus affinis, Carduus spachianus, Carduus crispus, Carduus transcaspicus, Carduus fissurae, Carduus martinezii, Carduus rechingerianus, Carduus acanthocephalus, Carduus fasciculiflorus, Carduus chrysacanthus, Carduus kerneri, Carduus cantabricus, Carduus acicularis, Carduus pycnocephalus, Carduus budaianus, Carduus argyroa, Carduus schimperi, Carduus meonanthus, Carduus onopordioides, Carduus lobulatus, Carduus kumaunensis, Carduus bourgaei, Carduus aurosicus, Carduus arvaticus, Carduus modestii, Carduus seminudus, Carduus peisonis, Carduus dahuricus, Carduus ibicensis, Carduus keniensis, Carduus macrocephalus, Carduus membranaceus, Carduus leptocephalus, Carduus leptocladus, Carduus maroccanus,

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-102792: Based on the initial data import
József Budai (1851-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Budai' in the authors string.