Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caeruleus
ID:
41724

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 830 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041053

Common Names

  • Carthamus caeruleus
  • Blue Safflower
  • Blue Carthamus

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Synonyms

  • Carduncellus tingitanus DC. ex Duby [unknown]
  • Carduncellus caeruleus (L.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Carduncellus multifidus Lojac. [unknown]
  • Kentrophyllum coeruleum Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Onobroma tingitana Sweet [unknown]
  • Carthamodes coeruleum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Onobroma caeruleum caeruleum [unknown]
  • Carduncellus caeruleus caeruleus [unknown]
  • Carthamus caeruleus caeruleus [unknown]
  • Carduncellus coeruleus coeruleus [unknown]
  • Lamottea caerulea caerulea [unknown]
  • Lamottea caerulea Pomel [unknown]
  • Carduncellus multifidus Coss. [unknown]
  • Lamottea caerulea montana Pomel [unknown]
  • Carthamus caeruleus caeruleus [unknown]
  • Carduncellus caeruleus tingitanus (L.) Rivas Goday & Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Kentrophyllum tingitanum Ces., Pass. & Gibelli [unknown]
  • Centaurea tingitana L. [unknown]
  • Carthamus caeruleus tingitanus (L.) Ball [unknown]
  • Lamottea caerulea centaureoides Pomel [unknown]
  • Carthamus caeruleus dentatus (DC.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Carduncellus caeruleus caeruleus [unknown]
  • Carthamus tingitanus L. [unknown]
  • Carthamus carlinoides (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Carduncellus caeruleus launaeifolia Rivas Goday & Esteve [unknown]

Description

Carthamus caeruleus (also called Blue Safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to South America, and typically found in tropical and subtropical regions in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus caeruleus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carthamus caeruleus sub. tingitanus (L.) Batt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus caeruleus is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus caeruleus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. Once the seedlings have developed two sets of true leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots. Carthamus caeruleus prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Carthamus caeruleus

Carthamus caeruleus is found in the Mediterranean region.

Carthamus caeruleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus caeruleus?

Carthamus caeruleus

What is the common name of Carthamus caeruleus?

Blue Safflower

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus caeruleus?

Grasslands 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