Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strictus
ID:
10865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
in Batt. et Trab. Fl. de l'Alger. 1(Dicot., fasc. 3): 510. 1889 [Nov-Dec 1889]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010194

Common Names

  • Carthamus strictus
  • Strict Safflower
  • Stiff Safflower

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Synonyms

  • Carduncellus strictus (Pomel) Hanelt [unknown]
  • Onobroma stricta Pomel [unknown]
  • Lamottea stricta (Pomel) G.López [unknown]

Description

Carthamus strictus (also called Stiff Safflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is usually found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus strictus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus strictus is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus strictus is a drought-tolerant annual plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in well-drained soil in full sun in early spring. Water regularly until the plants are established. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Carthamus strictus

Carthamus strictus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Carthamus strictus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus strictus?

Carthamus strictus

What is the common name of Carthamus strictus?

Stiff Safflower

What is the natural habitat of Carthamus strictus?

Grasslands, woodlands, and roadsides

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