Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nawaschini
ID:
5390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bordz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Izv. Kievsk. Bot. Sada 12-13: 141. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004719

Common Names

  • Carduus nawaschini
  • Nawaschini's Carduus
  • Nawaschini's Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carduus flavescens K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Carduus nawaschini (also called Nawaschin's Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has bright purple flowers that grow in clusters and spiny leaves. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus nawaschini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat liver ailments and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carduus nawaschini has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus nawaschini is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Carduus nawaschini

Carduus nawaschini is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Carduus nawaschini FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus nawaschini?

Carduus nawaschini

What is the natural habitat of Carduus nawaschini?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the bloom period of Carduus nawaschini?

Late spring to early summer

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,

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