Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Herrera & P.A.González
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43(2): 315 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338118
Common Names
- Acanthodesmos
- Gibarensis
- Acanthodesmos Gibarensis
Description
Acanthodesmos gibarensis (also called Gibar's Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of thistle native to the Mediterranean. It is an annual plant with long, spiny leaves and a short stem. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthodesmos gibarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthodesmos gibarensis is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthodesmos gibarensis is a perennial herb native to China. It can be cultivated in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist.
Where to Find Acanthodesmos gibarensis
Acanthodesmos gibarensis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Acanthodesmos gibarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthodesmos gibarensis?
Acanthodesmos gibarensis
Where is Acanthodesmos gibarensis found?
Acanthodesmos gibarensis is found in Spain.
What type of environment does Acanthodesmos gibarensis prefer?
Acanthodesmos gibarensis prefers sunny, dry environments.
Species in the Acanthodesmos 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,