Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
76304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & C.I.Blanche) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 48: 605 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075633

Common Names

  • Carthamus Tenuis
  • Slender Safflower
  • Slender Saffron

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Synonyms

  • Carthamus tenuis tenuis [unknown]
  • Carthamus tenuis gracilis (Čelak.) Hanelt [unknown]
  • Carthamus glaucus tenuis (Boiss. & Blanche) Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Carthamus tenuis (also called Slender Safflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette habit and its leaves are covered with small hairs. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carthamus tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carthamus tenuis sub. tenuis
Carthamus tenuis sub. gracillimus (Rech.f.) Hanelt
Carthamus tenuis sub. foliosus (Boiss.) Hanelt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carthamus tenuis is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carthamus tenuis is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Carthamus tenuis

Carthamus tenuis is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Carthamus tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carthamus tenuis?

Carthamus tenuis

What is the origin of Carthamus tenuis?

Europe

What is the common name of Carthamus tenuis?

Slender safflower

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-32313: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Charles Isodore Blanche (1823-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.I.Blanche' in the authors string.