Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elbrusense
ID:
5197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2, 2: 16 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004526

Common Names

  • Cirsium Elbrusense
  • Elbrus Thistle
  • Elbrus Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium elbrusense (also called Elbrus Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus region. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has grey-green foliage and purple, daisy-like flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium elbrusense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium elbrusense is a pinkish-purple thistle with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium elbrusense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cirsium elbrusense

Cirsium elbrusense is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Cirsium elbrusense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium elbrusense?

Cirsium elbrusense

What type of plant is Cirsium elbrusense?

Cirsium elbrusense is a species of thistle in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Cirsium elbrusense found?

Cirsium elbrusense is native to the Caucasus 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

Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195303-1: Based on the initial data import