Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
messeniacum
ID:
118628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Graec. 2(1): 122 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117957

Common Names

  • Cotton Thistle
  • Onopordum Acanthium
  • Scotch Thistle

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Description

Onopordum messeniacum (also called Messenian Onopordum, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that is native to southern Europe. It has large white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Onopordum messeniacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onopordum messeniacum is a yellow composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onopordum messeniacum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Onopordum messeniacum

Onopordum messeniacum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Greece to Spain.

Onopordum messeniacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onopordum messeniacum?

Onopordum messeniacum

What is the common name of Onopordum messeniacum?

Messenian Onopordum

What is the flowering season of Onopordum messeniacum?

June to August

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,