Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faucium
ID:
83620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 58: 231 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082949

Common Names

  • Cirsium Faucium
  • Faucium Cirsium
  • Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium faucium (also called Faucet thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium faucium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium faucium is a small, yellow-green flower with a single pistil. The seed is a small, black nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium faucium is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cirsium faucium

Cirsium faucium is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Cirsium faucium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium faucium?

Cirsium faucium

What type of plant is Cirsium faucium?

Herb

Where is Cirsium faucium found?

Greece

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-39444: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.