Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocladus
ID:
66650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. t. 362. [1845-1846]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065979

Common Names

  • Carduus leptocladus
  • Slender-stemmed Thistle
  • Slender-stemmed Plume Thistle

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Description

Carduus leptocladus (also called Slender-stemmed Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small purple flowers and grows in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus leptocladus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus leptocladus is a yellow-white thistle with a spiny head. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus leptocladus is an evergreen perennial native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color and are covered in a white, woolly fuzz. The flowers are yellow and appear in clusters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Carduus leptocladus

Carduus leptocladus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Carduus leptocladus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus leptocladus?

Carduus leptocladus

What is the common name of Carduus leptocladus?

Leptocladus thistle

What is the natural habitat of Carduus leptocladus?

Carduus leptocladus is found in dry, rocky, open areas, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

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,