Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tournefortii
ID:
70276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Hisp. : 18 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069605

Common Names

  • Cynara Tournefortii
  • Cardoon
  • Artichoke Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Arcyna tournefortii (Boiss. & Reut.) Wiklund [unknown]
  • Bourgaea tournefortii Willk. [unknown]
  • Cynara macrocephala Pau [unknown]

Description

Cynara tournefortii (also called Tournefort's Artichoke, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with purple flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cynara tournefortii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynara tournefortii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynara tournefortii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Cynara tournefortii

Cynara tournefortii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cynara tournefortii FAQ

What is the common name of Cynara tournefortii?

Tournefort's artichoke

What is the scientific name of Cynara tournefortii?

Cynara tournefortii

What is the natural habitat of Cynara tournefortii?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-26422: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.