Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breunium
ID:
126365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goller & Huter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 56: 309 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125694

Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Breunium
  • Cirsium Breunium

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Description

Cirsium breunium (also called Breuner's Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with pink or purple flower heads. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium breunium is a species of thistle found in Europe and North Africa. It has been used for its medicinal properties, including as a diuretic, to treat kidney stones, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium breunium is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium breunium is an annual plant that is best propagated by sowing seeds in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Cirsium breunium

Cirsium breunium is native to Europe and can be found in areas with dry, sunny conditions.

Cirsium breunium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium breunium?

Cirsium breunium

What is the common name of Cirsium breunium?

Breun's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium breunium?

Meadows, pastures, and open woodlands

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

Rupert Huter (1834-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huter' in the authors string.
Andreas Goller (1840-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195098-1: Based on the initial data import