Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Izvest. Tadzhik. Baz. Akad. Nauk SSSR, Bot. 1(1): 64. 1933 ; cf. Lipschitzin Trans. Mosc. Soc. Nat., Biol. Ser., iii. 178 (1960).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007082
Common Names
- Carduicephalous Jurinea
- Carduicephalous Thistle
- Carduicephalous Cottonthistle
Synonyms
- Saussurea carduicephala (Iljin) Iljin ex Lipsch. [unknown]
- Lipschitziella carduicephala (Iljin) Kamelin [unknown]
Description
Jurinea carduicephala (also called Carduicephalous jurinea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jurinea carduicephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jurinea carduicephala has white flowers with yellow centers and a single row of petals. The seeds are small and dark, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jurinea carduicephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Jurinea carduicephala
Jurinea carduicephala can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Jurinea carduicephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jurinea carduicephala?
Jurinea carduicephala
What is the common name of Jurinea carduicephala?
Thistle-headed Jurinea
What is the natural habitat of Jurinea carduicephala?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Jurinea genus
Jurinea eriobasis,
Jurinea kapelkinii,
Jurinea korotkovae,
Jurinea kopetensis,
Jurinea karategina,
Jurinea radians,
Jurinea pinnata,
Jurinea spiridonovii,
Jurinea catharinae,
Jurinea mesopotamica,
Jurinea antoninae,
Jurinea merxmuelleri,
Jurinea stenophylla,
Jurinea carduicephala,
Jurinea kuraminensis,
Jurinea karabugasica,
Jurinea venusta,
Jurinea helichrysifolia,
Jurinea kaschgarica,
Jurinea praetermissa,
Jurinea shahrestanica,
Jurinea abolinii,
Jurinea iljinii,
Jurinea cretacea,
Jurinea pineticola,
Jurinea multiflora,
Jurinea algida,
Jurinea cadmea,
Jurinea creticola,
Jurinea fedtschenkoana,
Jurinea salicifolia,
Jurinea capusii,
Jurinea karatavica,
Jurinea woronowii,
Jurinea robusta,
Jurinea gilliatii,
Jurinea pteroclada,
Jurinea bucharica,
Jurinea multiloba,
Jurinea caespitans,
Jurinea sosnowskyi,
Jurinea stoechadifolia,
Jurinea semenowii,
Jurinea glycacantha,
Jurinea persimilis,
Jurinea staehelinae,
Jurinea elbursensis,
Jurinea grossheimii,
Jurinea kultiassovii,
Jurinea lipskyi,
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,