Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davisii
ID:
8761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. ci. 404 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008090

Common Names

  • Onopordum Davisii
  • Scotch Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle

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Description

Onopordum davisii (also called Davis' Onopordum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Spain. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, grey-green leaves. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum davisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other beneficial wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum davisii is a large, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum davisii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Onopordum davisii

Onopordum davisii can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Onopordum davisii FAQ

What are the common names of Onopordum davisii?

Common names of Onopordum davisii include Davis' onopordum and Davis' thistle.

What type of plant is Onopordum davisii?

Onopordum davisii is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where does Onopordum davisii grow?

Onopordum davisii is native to the mountains of Turkey.

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,