Cirsium diacanthum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diacanthum
ID:
132771
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132100
Common Names
- Two-spined Cirsium
- Two-spike Cirsium
- Two-spined Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cirsium diacanthum (also called the Two-spined Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple-pink flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium diacanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium diacanthum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and spiny bracts. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped and the seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cirsium diacanthum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cirsium diacanthum
Cirsium diacanthum is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Cirsium diacanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium diacanthum?
Cirsium diacanthum
What is the common name of Cirsium diacanthum?
Diacanthum Cirsium
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium diacanthum?
Cirsium diacanthum is found in the mountains of Central Europe
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-9295: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.