Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocephalus
ID:
65689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peterm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Deutschl. 316. 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065018

Common Names

  • Slender Thistle
  • Slender Plume Thistle
  • Slender-Flowered Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carduus elatior Döll [unknown]

Description

Carduus leptocephalus (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of thistle in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus leptocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus leptocephalus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus leptocephalus is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Carduus leptocephalus

Carduus leptocephalus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the coastal areas of the region.

Carduus leptocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus leptocephalus?

Carduus leptocephalus

What is the common name of Carduus leptocephalus?

Slender Thistle

What type of plant is Carduus leptocephalus?

Biennial

Species in the Carduus genus

Carduus afromontanus, Carduus solteszii, Carduus tenuiflorus, Carduus broteroi, Carduus millefolius, Carduus nawaschini, Carduus volutarioides, Carduus angusticeps, Carduus cephalanthus, Carduus myriacanthus, Carduus weizensis, Carduus getulus, Carduus pumilus, Carduus turocensis, Carduus macracanthus, Carduus affinis, Carduus spachianus, Carduus crispus, Carduus transcaspicus, Carduus fissurae, Carduus martinezii, Carduus rechingerianus, Carduus acanthocephalus, Carduus fasciculiflorus, Carduus chrysacanthus, Carduus kerneri, Carduus cantabricus, Carduus acicularis, Carduus pycnocephalus, Carduus budaianus, Carduus argyroa, Carduus schimperi, Carduus meonanthus, Carduus onopordioides, Carduus lobulatus, Carduus kumaunensis, Carduus bourgaei, Carduus aurosicus, Carduus arvaticus, Carduus modestii, Carduus seminudus, Carduus peisonis, Carduus dahuricus, Carduus ibicensis, Carduus keniensis, Carduus macrocephalus, Carduus membranaceus, Carduus leptocephalus, Carduus leptocladus, Carduus maroccanus,

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-21950: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Ludwig Petermann (1806-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peterm.' in the authors string.