Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinatus
ID:
41463

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

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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.

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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,

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