Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
battandieri
ID:
132049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faure & Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1936, xxvii. 238.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131378

Common Names

  • Carthamus Battandieri
  • Battandieri Safflower
  • Battandieri Carthamus

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Description

Carthamus battandieri (also called Battandier's Safflower, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus battandieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus battandieri is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedling has two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus battandieri is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division of clumps should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carthamus battandieri

Carthamus battandieri is found in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Carthamus battandieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus battandieri?

Carthamus battandieri

What is the common name of Carthamus battandieri?

None

What is the family of Carthamus battandieri?

Asteraceae

Species in the Carthamus genus

Carthamus duvauxii, Carthamus dianius, Carthamus turkestanicus, Carthamus strictus, Carthamus gypsicola, Carthamus fruticosus, Carthamus arborescens, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus multifidus, Carthamus lucens, Carthamus hispanicus, Carthamus mareoticus, Carthamus carduncellus, Carthamus tinctorius, Carthamus helenioides, Carthamus reboudianus, Carthamus cespitosus, Carthamus pomelianus, Carthamus rechingeri, Carthamus nitidus, Carthamus catrouxii, Carthamus pectinatus, Carthamus caeruleus, Carthamus chouletteanus, Carthamus faurei, Carthamus ilicifolius, Carthamus mitissimus, Carthamus tenuis, Carthamus balearicus, Carthamus calvus, Carthamus eriocephalus, Carthamus atractyloides, Carthamus plumosus, Carthamus creticus, Carthamus pinnatus, Carthamus lanatus, Carthamus dentatus, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus tamamschjanae, Carthamus leucocaulos, Carthamus boissieri, Carthamus carthamoides, Carthamus rhiphaeus, Carthamus persicus, Carthamus battandieri, Carthamus glaucus, Carthamus oxyacantha, Carthamus curdicus, Carthamus rhaponticoides,

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,

References

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Alphonse Faure (1865-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189455-1: Based on the initial data import