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onoporde acanthe

Onopordum acanthium

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, India, Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Onopordum

Species

Onopordum acanthium (onoporde acanthe)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cardo-espinhoso-nobre

French onoporde acanthe

German Eselsdistel

Portuguese Acanto-bastardo

Similar Species in Onopordum

Illyrian cottonthistle

Onopordum illyricum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of onoporde acanthe?

The scientific name of onoporde acanthe is Onopordum acanthium. It belongs to the genus Onopordum.

What is the conservation status of onoporde acanthe?

onoporde acanthe (Onopordum acanthium) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does onoporde acanthe live?

onoporde acanthe is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, India, Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does onoporde acanthe belong to?

onoporde acanthe (Onopordum acanthium) belongs to the genus Onopordum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is onoporde acanthe endangered?

Yes, onoporde acanthe (Onopordum acanthium) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does onoporde acanthe belong to?

onoporde acanthe (Onopordum acanthium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of onoporde acanthe?

The closest relatives of onoporde acanthe in the genus Onopordum include Onopordon, Illyrian cottonthistle, Ash-coloured Scotch Thistle, Bull cottonthistle.