Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai ex Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 174 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130026
Common Names
- Aizu Cirsium
- Aizu Thistle
- Aizu Plume Thistle
Description
Cirsium aidzuense (also called Aizu Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, thin stem with small pink flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium aidzuense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium aidzuense has yellow-white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are hairy and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium aidzuense is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cirsium aidzuense
Cirsium aidzuense is native to the Aizu region of Japan.
Cirsium aidzuense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium aidzuense?
Cirsium aidzuense
What is the family of Cirsium aidzuense?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Cirsium aidzuense?
Open grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Cirsium genus
Cirsium steirolepis,
Cirsium oaxacanum,
Cirsium alatum,
Cirsium scariosum,
Cirsium ganjuense,
Cirsium stojanovii,
Cirsium tymphaeum,
Cirsium maroccanum,
Cirsium decussatum,
Cirsium mairei,
Cirsium aggregatum,
Cirsium brevistylum,
Cirsium wakasugianum,
Cirsium echinatum,
Cirsium obvallatum,
Cirsium bertolonii,
Cirsium borealinipponense,
Cirsium bipontinum,
Cirsium vinaceum,
Cirsium carolinianum,
Cirsium uliginosum,
Cirsium suffultum,
Cirsium crassum,
Cirsium naikurense,
Cirsium sairamense,
Cirsium lappoides,
Cirsium komarovii,
Cirsium roseolum,
Cirsium vlassovianum,
Cirsium elbrusense,
Cirsium helenioides,
Cirsium suzukaense,
Cirsium horridulum,
Cirsium skutchii,
Cirsium jaliscoense,
Cirsium schelkownikowii,
Cirsium masami-saitoanum,
Cirsium amani,
Cirsium brevifolium,
Cirsium cymosum,
Cirsium arvense,
Cirsium muticum,
Cirsium perplexans,
Cirsium pseudosuffultum,
Cirsium canescens,
Cirsium macrobotrys,
Cirsium karduchorum,
Cirsium odontolepis,
Cirsium mcvaughii,
Cirsium lineare,
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,