Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizonicum
ID:
25255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 31: 68 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024584

Common Names

  • Arizona Thistle
  • Arizona Bull Thistle
  • Arizona Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium nidulum (M.E.Jones) Petr. [deprecated]
  • Cnicus nidulus M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Cnicus arizonicus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cirsium nidulum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium arizonicum nidulum (M.E.Jones) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Cirsium arizonicum arizonicum [unknown]

Description

Cirsium arizonicum (also called Arizona Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium arizonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium arizonicum var. rothrockii (A.Gray) D.J.Keil
Cirsium arizonicum var. bipinnatum (Eastw.) D.J.Keil
Cirsium arizonicum var. chellyense (R.J.Moore & Frankton) D.J.Keil
Cirsium arizonicum var. tenuisectum D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium arizonicum is a yellow-white thistle-like flower head, with a single row of spiny bracts. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium arizonicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soil. In the spring, the plant should be cut back to encourage new growth. Deadheading will also help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Cirsium arizonicum

Cirsium arizonicum is native to the southwestern United States, and can be found in areas of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Cirsium arizonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium arizonicum?

Cirsium arizonicum

What type of plant is Cirsium arizonicum?

A thistle

Where is Cirsium arizonicum found?

Cirsium arizonicum is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah

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-123754: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.