Status:
valid
Authors:
(Arènes) Kazmi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München v. 347 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066081
Common Names
- Carduus
- Moroccan Thistle
- Moroccan Plumeless Thistle
Synonyms
- Carduus platypus maurus Emb. & Maire [unknown]
- Carduus nutans maroccanus Arènes [unknown]
- Carduus granatensis maurus (Emb. & Maire) Pau [unknown]
- Carduus platypus adpressus Andr. [unknown]
- Carduus nutans maurus (Emb. & Maire) Greuter [unknown]
Description
Carduus maroccanus (also called 'Moroccan Thistle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carduus maroccanus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carduus maroccanus is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carduus maroccanus is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Carduus maroccanus
Carduus maroccanus can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Carduus maroccanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carduus maroccanus?
Carduus maroccanus
What is the family of Carduus maroccanus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Carduus maroccanus?
Maroccanus Carduus
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,