Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalus
ID:
62881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 245 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062210

Common Names

  • Carduus Macrocephalus
  • Large-Headed Thistle
  • Macrocephalus Carduus

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Description

Carduus macrocephalus (also called Large-headed Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial thistle native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has a large, spiny flower head with purple-pink flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus macrocephalus is used as a medicinal plant to treat liver and gallbladder diseases, as well as to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus macrocephalus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus macrocephalus is a biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn. The plants should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Carduus macrocephalus

Carduus macrocephalus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the countries of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.

Carduus macrocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus macrocephalus?

Carduus macrocephalus

What is the family of Carduus macrocephalus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Carduus macrocephalus?

Large-headed thistle

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,