Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bornmuelleri
ID:
12330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sint. ex Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 261 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011659

Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Bornmuelleri
  • Bornmuelleri Thistle

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Description

Cirsium bornmuelleri (also called Bornmueller's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a stout stem, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium bornmuelleri is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium bornmuelleri is a white to pinkish thistle with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of spiny, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium bornmuelleri is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Cirsium bornmuelleri

Cirsium bornmuelleri is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Spain.

Cirsium bornmuelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium bornmuelleri?

Cirsium bornmuelleri

What is the common name of Cirsium bornmuelleri?

Bornmueller's Thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium bornmuelleri?

Thistle

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-111299: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.