Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinereum
ID:
38139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tiflissk. Bot. Sada , ser. 2, 1: 38 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037468

Common Names

  • Onopordum cinereum
  • Gray Onopordum
  • Gray Scotch Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Onopordum acanthium araneosotomentosum Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Onopordum cinereum (also called Cotton Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a tall plant that can reach up to 2 m in height and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum cinereum has various uses in traditional medicine such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum cinereum is a white-pinkish color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum cinereum is a biennial or short-lived perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in). The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn.

Where to Find Onopordum cinereum

Onopordum cinereum is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

Onopordum cinereum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum cinereum?

Onopordum cinereum

What is the common name of Onopordum cinereum?

Cinereum

What is the native range of Onopordum cinereum?

Mediterranean

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