Status:
valid
Authors:
Matsum.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nippon Shokubutsumeii, ed. 2 82. 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130089
Common Names
- Dipsacolepis Thistle
- Cirsium Dipsacolepis
- Dipsacolepis Thistle
Description
Cirsium dipsacolepis (also called Teasel Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium dipsacolepis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fuel wood, and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cirsium dipsacolepis var. calcicola (Nakai) Kitam.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cirsium dipsacolepis are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium dipsacolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Cirsium dipsacolepis
Cirsium dipsacolepis can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountain region.
Cirsium dipsacolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium dipsacolepis?
Cirsium dipsacolepis
What is the family of Cirsium dipsacolepis?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Cirsium dipsacolepis?
Open grasslands and rocky slopes
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,