Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitissimus
ID:
65541

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 831 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064870

Common Names

  • Soft Prickly-thistle
  • Soft Thistle
  • Carthamus

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Synonyms

  • Cnicus mitissimus Lam. [unknown]
  • Carduncellus mitissimus mitissimus [unknown]
  • Carthamodes mitissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Onobroma mitissimum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Carduncellus mitissimus DC. [unknown]
  • Onobroma mitissima (L.) Hornem. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus mitissimus (also called Velvet Safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has velvety, grey-green leaves and small, yellow-orange flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus mitissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carthamus mitissimus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus mitissimus is a perennial herb that grows in well-drained soils in sunny locations. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a flat, lightly moistened soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with each division containing at least one healthy root.

Where to Find Carthamus mitissimus

Carthamus mitissimus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Carthamus mitissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus mitissimus?

Carthamus mitissimus

What is the common name of Carthamus mitissimus?

Soft Safflower

What is the family of Carthamus mitissimus?

Asteraceae

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-2181: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.