Status:
valid
Authors:
Ownbey & Pinkava
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 5: 326 (-327) (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093134
Common Names
- Coahuila Thistle
- Mexican Thistle
- Cirsium coahuilense
Description
Cirsium coahuilense (also called Coahuila Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 0.5-2 meters and has pink to purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woods, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium coahuilense is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium coahuilense is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium coahuilense is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Cirsium coahuilense
Cirsium coahuilense is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the state of Coahuila.
Cirsium coahuilense FAQ
What type of plant is Cirsium coahuilense?
Cirsium coahuilense is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Cirsium coahuilense found?
Cirsium coahuilense is found in North America.
What is the scientific classification of Cirsium coahuilense?
The scientific classification of Cirsium coahuilense is Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Cirsium, Species: C. coahuilense.
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,