Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparganophorum
ID:
21931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 366 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021260

Common Names

  • Struchium sparganophorum
  • Sparganophorum Struchium
  • Sparganophorum Knapweed

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Description

Struchium sparganophorum (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Struchium sparganophorum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known to attract butterflies and bees, and it can also be used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Struchium sparganophorum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is an achene, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Struchium sparganophorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds.

Where to Find Struchium sparganophorum

Struchium sparganophorum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Struchium sparganophorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Struchium sparganophorum?

Struchium sparganophorum

What is the common name of Struchium sparganophorum?

Burr-Ragweed

What is the natural habitat of Struchium sparganophorum?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Struchium genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120554: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.