Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatum
ID:
1097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Gmel.) Bobrov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Journ., URSS 43: 1547. 1958

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000426

Common Names

  • Cirsium alatum
  • Winged Thistle
  • Winged Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Carduus polyanthemus Boeber [unknown]
  • Cirsium setigerum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Serratula alata S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium desertorum desertorum [unknown]
  • Carduus desertorum desertorum [unknown]
  • Cirsium rhabdotolepis rhabdotolepis [unknown]
  • Cirsium alatum alatum [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes elodes [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes elodes [unknown]
  • Cirsium desertorum Fisch. ex Link [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes indivisum DC. [unknown]
  • Cirsium duriusculum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes floccosum Freyn [unknown]
  • Carduus desertorum Fisch. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes sinuatolobatum O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Cirsium desertorum sinuatoloba Trautv. [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes setigerum Krylov [unknown]
  • Carduus desertorum subintegerrima Trautv. [unknown]
  • Cirsium elodes subintegerrima O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Cirsium desertorum subintegerrima Trautv. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium alatum (also called Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has large, purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woods, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium alatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium alatum is a white thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium alatum, commonly known as the winged thistle, is a perennial plant that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cirsium alatum

Cirsium alatum is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.

Cirsium alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium alatum?

Cirsium alatum

What is the common name of Cirsium alatum?

Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium alatum?

Dry prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-100402: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Bobrov (1902-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bobrov' in the authors string.