Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Popov in Trudy Uzbeksk. Gosud. Univ. Im. Alisera Noavoi, ser. 2 27. 1941. 14 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005578
Common Names
- Carthamus turkestanicus
- Turkestanicus Carthamus
- Turkestanicus Safflower
Description
Carthamus turkestanicus (also called 'Turkestan Safflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Asia. It has thin, spiny stems and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts, and other arid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Carthamus turkestanicus 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carthamus turkestanicus is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carthamus turkestanicus is a perennial herb that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Carthamus turkestanicus
Carthamus turkestanicus is native to Central Asia and the Middle East.
Carthamus turkestanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carthamus turkestanicus?
Carthamus turkestanicus
What is the common name of Carthamus turkestanicus?
Turkestan Safflower
What is the natural habitat of Carthamus turkestanicus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,