Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
21575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ball) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 53 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020904

Common Names

  • Lucens Carthamus
  • Lucens Safflower
  • Lucens Wild Safflower

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Synonyms

  • Carduncellus lucens Ball [unknown]
  • Carduncellus pinnatus lucens (Ball) Ball [unknown]

Description

Carthamus lucens (also called shining safflower, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows. Its leaves are deeply lobed and have a gray-green color. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carthamus lucens are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus lucens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Carthamus lucens

Carthamus lucens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Carthamus lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus lucens?

Carthamus lucens

What is the common name of Carthamus lucens?

Shining Safflower

Where is Carthamus lucens native to?

South Africa

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-120217: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.