Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creticum
ID:
115373

Status:
valid

Authors:
d'Urv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 363 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114702

Common Names

  • Creticum Cirsium
  • Cirsium
  • Creticum

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium creticum creticum [unknown]
  • Carduus creticus Lam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium longispinum A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Cirsium polyanthemum longispinum (Jur.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Cirsium polyanthemum creticum (Lam.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Cirsium siculum polyanthos Nyman [unknown]

Description

Cirsium creticum (also called Crete 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 0.3-1 meter and has a woolly stem and leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert areas and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium creticum is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium creticum sub. creticum
Cirsium creticum sub. triumfetti (Lacaita) Werner
Cirsium creticum sub. gaillardotii (Boiss.) P.H.Davis & Parris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium creticum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium creticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cirsium creticum

Cirsium creticum is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.

Cirsium creticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium creticum?

Cirsium creticum

What is the common name of Cirsium creticum?

Cretan Thistle

Where is Cirsium creticum found?

Cirsium creticum is found in the Mediterranean region

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