Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosum
ID:
7476

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) J.T.Howell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 30: 37 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006805

Common Names

  • Cirsium Cymosum
  • Cymosum Cirsium
  • Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Carduus cymosus Greene [unknown]
  • Cirsium botrys Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium triacanthum Petr. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium cymosum (also called woolly thistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family with yellow flowers and a long taproot. It is native to Central Asia and is found in grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium cymosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium cymosum var. canovirens (Rydb.) D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium cymosum is a pink-purple thistle-like bloom. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium cymosum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cirsium cymosum

Cirsium cymosum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Cirsium cymosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium cymosum?

Cirsium cymosum

What is the family of Cirsium cymosum?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Cirsium cymosum?

Western United States

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

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58993-2: Based on the initial data import