Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
babanum
ID:
87315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 38: 93 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086644

Common Names

  • Baban Thistle
  • Cirsium Babanum
  • Baban Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium babanum babanum [unknown]

Description

Cirsium babanum (also called 'Baban Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium babanum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium babanum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium babanum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium babanum

Cirsium babanum is native to Turkey and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.

Cirsium babanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium babanum?

Cirsium babanum

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium babanum?

Cirsium babanum is found in the mountains of Turkey.

What is the flowering period of Cirsium babanum?

Cirsium babanum typically flowers from May to July.

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-43029: Based on the initial data import
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.