Cullumia ciliaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
78046
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 5: 137 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077375
Common Names
- Ciliaris
- Ciliaris Thistle
- Ciliaris Plume Thistle
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Cullumia ciliaris (also called Feathery False Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cullumia ciliaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cullumia ciliaris sub. ciliarisFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cullumia ciliaris is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
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Cullumia ciliaris is a fast-growing perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Cullumia ciliaris
Cullumia ciliaris is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Cullumia ciliaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullumia ciliaris?
Cullumia ciliaris
What is the family of Cullumia ciliaris?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Cullumia ciliaris?
Grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Cullumia genus
Cullumia reticulata, Cullumia setosa, Cullumia bisulca, Cullumia squarrosa, Cullumia sulcata, Cullumia aculeata, Cullumia patula, Cullumia carlinoides, Cullumia cirsioides, Cullumia ciliaris, Cullumia micracantha, Cullumia selago, Cullumia rigida, Cullumia micrantha, Cullumia pectinata, Cullumia decurrens, Cullumia floccosa, Cullumia sulcata,
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200697-1: Based on the initial data import