Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dianius
ID:
5804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 363 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005133

Common Names

  • Carthamus Dianius
  • Dian's Safflower
  • Dian's Carthamus

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Synonyms

  • Centaurea dianae Knoche [unknown]
  • Lamottea diania (Webb) G.López [deprecated]
  • Lamottea diania (Webb) G.López [unknown]

Description

Carthamus dianius (also called Dianius Carthamus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus dianius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus dianius is a yellow-orange disc floret with a tubular base. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus dianius is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carthamus dianius

Carthamus dianius is native to North Africa and can be found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Carthamus dianius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus dianius?

Carthamus dianius

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus dianius?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils.

What are the uses of Carthamus dianius?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

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-104944: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.