Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faurei
ID:
47447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1936, xxvii. 238.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046776

Common Names

  • Carthamus faurei
  • Faure's Carthamus
  • Faure's Safflower

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Synonyms

  • Lamottea faurei (Maire) G.López [deprecated]
  • Carduncellus faurei (Maire) Hanelt [unknown]

Description

Carthamus faurei (also called Faure's safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus faurei is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carthamus faurei has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus faurei is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Carthamus faurei

Carthamus faurei can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Carthamus faurei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus faurei?

Carthamus faurei

What is the common name of Carthamus faurei?

Faure's Saffron

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus faurei?

Grasslands, scrub and open woodland

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