Berkheya carlinifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carlinifolia
ID:
34706
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Roessler
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 203 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034035
Common Names
- Carlini's Berkheya
- Carlini's Star-Thistle
- Carlini's Star-Head
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berkheya carlinifolia (also called Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and hairy stems and leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Berkheya carlinifolia is used as a medicinal herb for treating respiratory conditions, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Berkheya carlinifolia sub. carlinifoliaBerkheya carlinifolia sub. promontorii Roessler
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Berkheya carlinifolia is a white color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berkheya carlinifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care once established.
Where to Find Berkheya carlinifolia
Berkheya carlinifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Berkheya carlinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berkheya carlinifolia?
Berkheya carlinifolia
What type of plant is Berkheya carlinifolia?
It is an annual herb
Where is Berkheya carlinifolia native to?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Berkheya genus
Berkheya johnstoniana, Berkheya griquana, Berkheya chiesiana, Berkheya milleriana, Berkheya echinacea, Berkheya spekeana, Berkheya radula, Berkheya carduodes, Berkheya maritima, Berkheya sphaerocephala, Berkheya spinosa, Berkheya tysonii, Berkheya montana, Berkheya fruticosa, Berkheya nivea, Berkheya speciosa, Berkheya setifera, Berkheya angolensis, Berkheya carlinoides, Berkheya mackenii, Berkheya spinosissima, Berkheya onobromoides, Berkheya carlinifolia, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya ferox, Berkheya cruciata, Berkheya eriobasis, Berkheya rhapontica, Berkheya insignis, Berkheya angustifolia, Berkheya umbellata, Berkheya dregei, Berkheya leucaugeta, Berkheya carlinopsis, Berkheya draco, Berkheya discolor, Berkheya cirsiifolia, Berkheya pauciflora, Berkheya subulata, Berkheya pinnatifida, Berkheya herbacea, Berkheya glabrata, Berkheya rigida, Berkheya seminivea, Berkheya francisci, Berkheya annectens, Berkheya coriacea, Berkheya latifolia, Berkheya angusta, Berkheya coddii,
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-132902: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.