Status:
valid
Authors:
Dobignard
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 28: 25 (-28; fig. 5) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038518
Common Names
- Carlina Guittonneaui
- Guittonneaui Carlina
- Carlina
Description
Carlina guittonneaui (also called Guittonneau's Carline Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in areas with full sun exposure.
Uses & Benefits
Carlina guittonneaui is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carlina guittonneaui has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are covered with white hairs and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carlina guittonneaui is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Carlina guittonneaui
Carlina guittonneaui is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Carlina guittonneaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlina guittonneaui?
Carlina guittonneaui
What is the common name of Carlina guittonneaui?
Guittonneau's Carline Thistle
What is the family of Carlina guittonneaui?
Asteraceae
Species in the Carlina genus
Carlina barnebiana,
Carlina bakariensis,
Carlina racemosa,
Carlina kurdica,
Carlina brachylepis,
Carlina guittonneaui,
Carlina falcata,
Carlina corymbosa,
Carlina libanotica,
Carlina biebersteinii,
Carlina szaferi,
Carlina vayredae,
Carlina hispanica,
Carlina lanata,
Carlina salicifolia,
Carlina sitiensis,
Carlina frigida,
Carlina xeranthemoides,
Carlina acanthifolia,
Carlina atlantica,
Carlina acaulis,
Carlina oligocephala,
Carlina diae,
Carlina tragacanthifolia,
Carlina pygmaea,
Carlina canariensis,
Carlina texedae,
Carlina vulgaris,
Carlina sicula,
Carlina graeca,
Carlina involucrata,
Carlina vulgaris,
Carlina curetum,
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,