Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispanicus
ID:
21794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021123

Common Names

  • Spanish Saffron
  • Spanish Saffrons
  • Spanish Saffron

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Synonyms

  • Carduncellus hispanicus Boiss. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Carthamodes hispanica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Carduncellus hispanicus hispanicus [unknown]
  • Carduncellus hispanicus hispanicus [unknown]
  • Carduncellus hispanicus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Onobroma hispanicum Pomel [unknown]

Description

Carthamus hispanicus (also called Spanish Saffron, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus hispanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carthamus hispanicus sub. hispanicus
Carthamus hispanicus sub. pseudomitissimus (Rivas Goday & Rivas Mart.) Greuter
Carthamus hispanicus sub. macrocephalus (Cuatrec.) Greuter
Carthamus hispanicus sub. araneosus (Boiss. & Reut.) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carthamus hispanicus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus hispanicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is relatively easy to cultivate and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Carthamus hispanicus

Carthamus hispanicus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Carthamus hispanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus hispanicus?

Carthamus hispanicus

What is the common name of Carthamus hispanicus?

Spanish Saffron

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus hispanicus?

Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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,

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