Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocephalus
ID:
80279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 53 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079608

Common Names

  • Cotton Thistle
  • Plume Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carthamodes eriocephala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Carduncellus eriocephalus eriocephalus [unknown]
  • Onobroma eriocephalum Pomel [unknown]
  • Carduncellus eriocephalus sulphureus Andr. [unknown]
  • Carduncellus eriocephalus albiflora Gauba [unknown]
  • Carduncellus eriocephalus leucanthus Cavara & Trotter [unknown]
  • Carduncellus eriocephalus glaucescens Cavara [unknown]
  • Carduncellus eriocephalus Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus eriocephalus (also called Carthamus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus eriocephalus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Carthamus eriocephalus flower is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus eriocephalus is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Seeds should be sown directly in the ground or in a potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Carthamus eriocephalus

Carthamus eriocephalus is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry and rocky areas.

Carthamus eriocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus eriocephalus?

Carthamus eriocephalus

What type of plant is Carthamus eriocephalus?

Carthamus eriocephalus is an annual herb

Where is Carthamus eriocephalus native to?

Carthamus eriocephalus is native to Hawaii

Species in the Carthamus genus

Carthamus duvauxii, Carthamus dianius, Carthamus turkestanicus, Carthamus strictus, Carthamus gypsicola, Carthamus fruticosus, Carthamus arborescens, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus multifidus, Carthamus lucens, Carthamus hispanicus, Carthamus mareoticus, Carthamus carduncellus, Carthamus tinctorius, Carthamus helenioides, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus cespitosus, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus rechingeri, Carthamus nitidus, Carthamus catrouxii, Carthamus pectinatus, Carthamus caeruleus, Carthamus chouletteanus, Carthamus faurei, Carthamus ilicifolius, Carthamus mitissimus, Carthamus tenuis, Carthamus balearicus, Carthamus calvus, Carthamus eriocephalus, Carthamus atractyloides, Carthamus plumosus, Carthamus creticus, Carthamus pinnatus, Carthamus lanatus, Carthamus dentatus, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus tamamschjanae, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus boissieri, Carthamus carthamoides, Carthamus rhiphaeus, Carthamus persicus, Carthamus battandieri, Carthamus glaucus, Carthamus oxyacantha, Carthamus curdicus, Carthamus rhaponticoides,

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-36186: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.