Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire & Weiller
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1939, xxx. 34, in obs., 285.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039921
Common Names
- Cyrenaic Onopordum
- Cyrenaic Cotton Thistle
- Cyrenaic Cotton Thistle
Description
Onopordum cyrenaicum (also called Cyrenaican Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum cyrenaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has a sweet scent and is often used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onopordum cyrenaicum has yellow flowers that are about 5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum cyrenaicum is a biennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Onopordum cyrenaicum
Onopordum cyrenaicum can be found in North Africa.
Onopordum cyrenaicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onopordum cyrenaicum?
Onopordum cyrenaicum
What is the common name of Onopordum cyrenaicum?
Cyrenaican Onopordum
What is the natural habitat of Onopordum cyrenaicum?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes
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,