Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
117333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. i. 69. (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116662

Common Names

  • Toothache Plant
  • Safflower
  • Spiny Safflower

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Synonyms

  • Carthamus dentatus dentatus [unknown]
  • Carthamus dentatus brachypappus (Cand.) Rech. [unknown]
  • Carthamus dentatus ambiguus (Heldr. ex Halácsy) Hayek [unknown]
  • Carthamus dentatus ambiguus (Heldr. ex Halácsy) Sostak. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus dentatus (also called Star thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is a spiny plant with yellow flowers and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus dentatus is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive red flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carthamus dentatus sub. ruber (Link) Hanelt
Carthamus dentatus sub. dentatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carthamus dentatus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are slender with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus dentatus is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Carthamus dentatus

Carthamus dentatus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Carthamus dentatus FAQ

What type of plant is Carthamus dentatus?

Carthamus dentatus is an annual herb.

Where does Carthamus dentatus grow?

Carthamus dentatus is native to Europe and Asia.

What are the characteristics of Carthamus dentatus?

Carthamus dentatus has spiny leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer.

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-78049: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.