Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buergeri
ID:
130163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 185 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129492

Common Names

  • Buerger's Thistle
  • Chinese Thistle
  • Japanese Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Cnicus buergeri Maxim. [unknown]
  • Cirsium buergeri buergeri [unknown]
  • Cnicus buergeri buergeri [unknown]
  • Cirsium buergeri araneosum Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium buergeri decurrens Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium confertissimum herbicolum Nakai [unknown]

Description

Cirsium buergeri (also called Bur-head Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a tall stem and grows to a height of about 1.5 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate, serrated and have a white midrib. This plant is commonly found in dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium buergeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium buergeri has yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium buergeri is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or by division of established plants. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer and thin the seedlings to about 10 cm apart. The plants will flower in late summer and can be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth. Propagation can also be done by division of established plants.

Where to Find Cirsium buergeri

Cirsium buergeri can be found in Japan, in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Cirsium buergeri FAQ

What are the common names of Cirsium buergeri?

Cirsium buergeri is commonly known as the Bur-sage Thistle.

What is the optimal temperature for Cirsium buergeri?

Cirsium buergeri prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil does Cirsium buergeri prefer?

Cirsium buergeri prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

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,

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