Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 257 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040792
Common Names
- Carthamus Pectinatus
- Comb-Leaved Carthamus
- Comb-Leaved Safflower
Synonyms
- Carthamodes pectinata Kuntze [unknown]
- Carthamus acaulis Presl ex Steud. [unknown]
- Carthamus pectinatus pectinatus [unknown]
- Onobroma pectinatum Spreng. [unknown]
- Carthamus pectinatus maroccanus Faure & Maire [unknown]
- Onobroma pectinatum (Desf.) Pomel [unknown]
- Carduncellus pectinatus DC. [unknown]
- Lamottea pectinata Pomel [unknown]
Description
Carthamus pectinatus (also called Bristly Safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas, such as coastal dunes and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Carthamus pectinatus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Carthamus pectinatus flower is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carthamus pectinatus is an annual herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Carthamus pectinatus
Carthamus pectinatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Carthamus pectinatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carthamus pectinatus?
Carthamus pectinatus
What is the common name of Carthamus pectinatus?
Comb Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Carthamus pectinatus?
Grasslands and open woodlands of Europe
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,