Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasicum
ID:
46787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 12: 1 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046116

Common Names

  • Cirsium Caucasicum
  • Caucasian Thistle
  • Caucasian Plume Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Lamyra pinnatifida Cass. [unknown]
  • Epitrachys caucasica K.Koch [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce horrida DC. [unknown]
  • Carduus caucasicus Adam [unknown]
  • Cirsium caucasicum caucasicum [unknown]
  • Cirsium caucasicum caucasicum [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridum horridum [unknown]
  • Cnicus horridus M.Bieb. [illegitimate]
  • Cirsium wwedenskyi (Petr.) Soják [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridum Fisch. [unknown]
  • Carduus caucasicus Adams [unknown]

Description

Cirsium caucasicum (also called Caucasian Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and it can be found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium caucasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium caucasicum var. wwedenskyi Petr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium caucasicum has white flowers with yellow centres and a few purple spots. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium caucasicum is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept at a temperature of around 21°C and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cirsium caucasicum

Cirsium caucasicum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.

Cirsium caucasicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium caucasicum?

Cirsium caucasicum

What is the common name of Cirsium caucasicum?

Caucasian Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium caucasicum?

Cirsium caucasicum is native to the mountains of the Caucasus.

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-144596: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.