Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 619 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069921
Common Names
- Onopordum Leptolepis
- Leptolepis Onopordum
- Onopordum
Synonyms
- Onopordum lanigerum Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Onopordum leptolepis (also called 'Slender-leaved Cotton Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in meadows, pastures, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onopordum leptolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onopordum leptolepis is a white to pink thistle-like flower head with numerous disk florets and a few ray florets. The seed is a small, brown, flat achene with a pappus. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few small, spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onopordum leptolepis is a biennial plant that can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart. Once established, the plant will require little care and can tolerate drought. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump in the spring.
Where to Find Onopordum leptolepis
Onopordum leptolepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is typically found in the wild in countries such as Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Onopordum leptolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onopordum leptolepis?
Onopordum leptolepis
What is the common name of Onopordum leptolepis?
Slender-leaved Onopordum
What is the natural habitat of Onopordum leptolepis?
Onopordum leptolepis is native to Europe and Asia.
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,