Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duvauxii
ID:
4169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt. & Trab.) Prain

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. Suppl. 3: 37 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003498

Common Names

  • Carthamus duvauxii
  • Duvaux's Safflower
  • Duvaux's Carthamus

Searching for Carthamus duvauxii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Carduncellus duvauxii Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Carduncellus maroccanus Coss. ex Jahand. & Maire [unknown]

Description

Carthamus duvauxii (also called Duvaux's Safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus duvauxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus duvauxii is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Carthamus duvauxii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus duvauxii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carthamus duvauxii

Carthamus duvauxii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Carthamus duvauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus duvauxii?

Carthamus duvauxii

What is the common name of Carthamus duvauxii?

Duvaux's safflower

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus duvauxii?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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

IPNI record: 189480-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000083037
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-3953: Originally associated with wfo-0000083037
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-3953: Originally associated with wfo-0000083037
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Louis Charles Trabut (1853-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trab.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189480-1: Based on the initial data import