Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aitchisonii
ID:
23204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 308 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022533

Common Names

  • Aitchisonii Cirsium
  • Aitchisonii Daisy
  • Aitchisonii Sunray

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Description

Cirsium aitchisonii (also called Aitchison's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and produces yellow or white flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium aitchisonii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium aitchisonii has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium aitchisonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or late fall and the plant should be divided into small clumps for best results.

Where to Find Cirsium aitchisonii

Cirsium aitchisonii is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Cirsium aitchisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium aitchisonii?

Cirsium aitchisonii

What are the common names of Cirsium aitchisonii?

Aitchison's thistle, Aitchison's thistle

Where is Cirsium aitchisonii native to?

Central and southern Europe

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,

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