Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alexandrinum
ID:
6421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 93 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005750

Common Names

  • Onopordum Alexandrinum
  • Alexandrinum Cotton Thistle
  • Alexandrinum Scotch Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Onopordum alexandrinum alexandrinum [unknown]

Description

Onopordum alexandrinum (also called Alexandrian thistle, Cotton thistle, and Cotton thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has large, spiny leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum alexandrinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum alexandrinum has large, thistle-like flowers that are white to pinkish in color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum alexandrinum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Onopordum alexandrinum

Onopordum alexandrinum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in the countries of Greece, Turkey, and Egypt.

Onopordum alexandrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum alexandrinum?

Onopordum alexandrinum

What type of plant is Onopordum alexandrinum?

It is a biennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum alexandrinum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

Species in the Onopordum genus

Onopordum glomeratum, Onopordum majori, Onopordum canum, Onopordum wallianum, Onopordum mesatlanticum, Onopordum alexandrinum, Onopordum syriacum, Onopordum davisii, Onopordum sarrafii, Onopordum myriacanthum, Onopordum erectum, Onopordum boissierianum, Onopordum anatolicum, Onopordum micropterum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum palaestinum, Onopordum carmanicum, Onopordum bolivari, Onopordum cynarocephalum, Onopordum caricum, Onopordum blancheanum, Onopordum espinae, Onopordum brevicaule, Onopordum eriocephalum, Onopordum cyprium, Onopordum dyris, Onopordum sirsangense, Onopordum tauricum, Onopordum acaulon, Onopordum cinereum, Onopordum platylepis, Onopordum cyrenaicum, Onopordum arabicum, Onopordum longissimum, Onopordum corymbosum, Onopordum macracanthum, Onopordum teddianum, Onopordum carduiforme, Onopordum carduchorum, Onopordum laconicum, Onopordum minor, Onopordum seravschanicum, Onopordum nervosum, Onopordum illyricum, Onopordum turcicum, Onopordum leptolepis, Onopordum spinosissimum, Onopordum algeriense, Onopordum macronervosum, Onopordum humile,

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