Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
makrisii
ID:
1319141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand & Hadjik.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 39(1): 78 (-81; fig. 1) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331595

Common Names

  • Cynara makrisii
  • Makrisii Cynara
  • Makrisii's Cynara

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Description

Cynara makrisii (also called Makris' Cynara, among many other common names) is a small thistle native to the Mediterranean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cynara makrisii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynara makrisii has a large, bright yellow flower head that is composed of many small flowers. The flower head is surrounded by a cluster of spiny bracts. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynara makrisii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Cynara makrisii

Cynara makrisii can be found in Greece.

Cynara makrisii FAQ

What type of plant is Cynara makrisii?

Cynara makrisii is a flowering plant.

What is the scientific name of Cynara makrisii?

The scientific name of Cynara makrisii is Cynara makrisii.

Where is Cynara makrisii found?

Cynara makrisii is found in Greece.

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

Georgios Hadjikyriakou (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadjik.' in the authors string.
Ralf Hand (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand' in the authors string.