Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhapontica
ID:
46980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Hutch. & Burtt Davy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 571 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046309

Common Names

  • Berkheya
  • Rhapontica
  • Star Thistle

Searching for Berkheya rhapontica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Berkheya rhapontica rhapontica [unknown]

Description

Berkheya rhapontica (also called rhapontic thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, purple flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Berkheya rhapontica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Berkheya rhapontica var. aristosa (DC.) Roessler
Berkheya rhapontica var. exalata Roessler
Berkheya rhapontica sub. platyptera (Harv.) Roessler
Berkheya rhapontica sub. rhapontica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berkheya rhapontica has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.

Searching for Berkheya rhapontica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Berkheya rhapontica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, collect ripe seed heads and sow them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from healthy, mature stems and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Berkheya rhapontica

Berkheya rhapontica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Berkheya rhapontica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berkheya rhapontica?

Berkheya rhapontica

What is the family of Berkheya rhapontica?

Asteraceae

Where is Berkheya rhapontica native to?

Africa

What type of plant is Berkheya rhapontica?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the common name of Berkheya rhapontica?

Rhapontic thistle

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-144780: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.