Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald: 312 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096432
Common Names
- Ehrenberg's Thistle
- Thistle
- Ehrenberg's Cirsium
Description
Cirsium ehrenbergii (also called Ehrenberg's thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are spiny and lobed, and the flowers are purple and thistle-like. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium ehrenbergii is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium ehrenbergii is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium ehrenbergii is a perennial herb that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require supplemental water. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cirsium ehrenbergii
Cirsium ehrenbergii is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and open woodlands of the Western Cape.
Cirsium ehrenbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium ehrenbergii?
Cirsium ehrenbergii
What is the common name of Cirsium ehrenbergii?
Ehrenberg's Thistle
What is the family of Cirsium ehrenbergii?
Asteraceae
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,