Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosum
ID:
42989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 108 (1859-61)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042318

Common Names

  • Onopordum corymbosum
  • Corymbose Onopordum
  • Corymbose Scotch Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Onopordum corymbosum corymbosum [unknown]
  • Onopordum humile humile [unknown]
  • Onopordum tauricum corymbosum (Willk.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Onopordum tauricum humile (Loscos) Rouy [unknown]

Description

Onopordum corymbosum (also called Mediterranean Cotton Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, spiny leaves and purple flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum corymbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onopordum corymbosum has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum corymbosum is a biennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in the spring and thin out the seedlings to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has a good root system. Replant the divisions in the desired location.

Where to Find Onopordum corymbosum

Onopordum corymbosum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and North Africa.

Onopordum corymbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum corymbosum?

Onopordum corymbosum

What are the common names of Onopordum corymbosum?

Scotch thistle, Cotton thistle, Scotch Cotton Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Onopordum corymbosum?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is naturalized in many other parts of the world

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