Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhiphaeus
ID:
126294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Font Quer & Pau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Iter Marocc. 1927: n.° 711 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125623

Common Names

  • Rhiphaeus Thistle
  • Carthamus Thistle
  • Rhiphaeus Carthamus

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Synonyms

  • Phonus rhiphaeus (Font Quer & Pau) G.López [unknown]
  • Kentrophyllum riphaeum Font Quer & Pau ex Font Quer [unknown]
  • Kentrophyllum rhiphaeum Font Quer & Pau [unknown]
  • Carduncellus rhiphaeus (Font Quer & Pau) G.López [unknown]

Description

Carthamus rhiphaeus (also called Rhiphaean Safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry and disturbed habitats, usually in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus rhiphaeus is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus rhiphaeus is a yellow-orange, thistle-like flower with a tubular base and a long, spiny, and pointed head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white, waxy coating. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus rhiphaeus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and the seedlings are slow to mature.

Where to Find Carthamus rhiphaeus

Carthamus rhiphaeus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Carthamus rhiphaeus FAQ

What are the common uses of Carthamus rhiphaeus?

Carthamus rhiphaeus is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for livestock.

What is the scientific name of Carthamus rhiphaeus?

The scientific name of Carthamus rhiphaeus is Carthamus rhiphaeus.

What is the growth rate of Carthamus rhiphaeus?

The growth rate of Carthamus rhiphaeus is slow to moderate.

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-86695: Based on the initial data import
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.