Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
121474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 49: 186 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120803

Common Names

  • Carthamus boissieri
  • Boissier's Safflower
  • Boissier's Carthamus

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Synonyms

  • Carthamus glaucus creticus (Boiss.) Čelak. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus boissieri (also called Carthamus boissieri, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus boissieri is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus boissieri is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Carthamus boissieri

Carthamus boissieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Carthamus boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus boissieri?

Carthamus boissieri

What is the common name of Carthamus boissieri?

Boissier's safflower

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus boissieri?

Carthamus boissieri is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82044: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.