Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocaulos
ID:
119964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sibth. & Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. t. 842. 1813

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119293

Common Names

  • White-Stemmed Safflower
  • White-Stemmed Carthamus
  • White-Stemmed Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Onobroma leucocaulon Spreng. [unknown]
  • Kentrophyllum leucocaulon DC. [unknown]
  • Kentrophyllum album Cass. [unknown]
  • Atractylis leucophaea Gaertn. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus leucocaulos (also called white-stemmed safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus leucocaulos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. Its flowers can be used to make a yellow dye. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus leucocaulos is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus leucocaulos can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer. Division can be done in the spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted out immediately.

Where to Find Carthamus leucocaulos

Carthamus leucocaulos can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Carthamus leucocaulos FAQ

What are the characteristics of Carthamus leucocaulos?

Carthamus leucocaulos is an annual herb with yellow flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can reach up to 1 meter in height.

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus leucocaulos?

Carthamus leucocaulos is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

How tall can Carthamus leucocaulos grow?

Carthamus leucocaulos can reach up to 1 meter in height.

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

John Sibthorp (1758-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sibth.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189504-1: Based on the initial data import