Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reboudianus
ID:
17754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Batt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
202 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017083

Common Names

  • Carthamus reboudianus
  • Reboud's Safflower
  • Reboud's Distaff Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carduncellus reboudianus Batt. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus reboudianus (also called 'Safflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in disturbed areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus reboudianus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, single, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Seed: small, dark brown, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. Seedlings: with a rosette of leaves, up to 10 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus reboudianus is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carthamus reboudianus

Carthamus reboudianus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Carthamus reboudianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus reboudianus?

Carthamus reboudianus

What type of plant is Carthamus reboudianus?

A perennial herb

Where is Carthamus reboudianus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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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