Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transcaspicus
ID:
15856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 65: 37 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015185

Common Names

  • Carduus transcaspicus
  • Transcaspian Thistle
  • Transcaspian Plume Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carduus transcaspicus transcaspicus [unknown]

Description

Carduus transcaspicus (also called Caspian thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in steppe grasslands, dry meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Carduus transcaspicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carduus transcaspicus sub. macrocephalus (Arènes) Kazmi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carduus transcaspicus is a bright yellow thistle-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carduus transcaspicus is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It is easily propagated from seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can also be propagated from cuttings or by division of existing plants. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Where to Find Carduus transcaspicus

Carduus transcaspicus is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Carduus transcaspicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carduus transcaspicus?

Carduus transcaspicus

What is the common name of Carduus transcaspicus?

Trans-Caspian Thistle

What is the habitat of Carduus transcaspicus?

Dry, rocky slopes

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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