Status:
valid
Authors:
Arthur
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Torreya 12: 34 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049055
Common Names
- Cirsium Flodmanii
- Flodman's Thistle
- Flodman's Plume Thistle
Description
Cirsium flodmanii (also called Flodman's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium flodmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium flodmanii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium flodmanii is a fast-growing, perennial that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Where to Find Cirsium flodmanii
Cirsium flodmanii is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.
Cirsium flodmanii FAQ
What are the common names of Cirsium flodmanii?
Common names of Cirsium flodmanii include Flodman's Thistle and Flodman's Thistle-bush.
What is the optimal growing environment for Cirsium flodmanii?
Cirsium flodmanii prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
How can I propagate Cirsium flodmanii?
Cirsium flodmanii can be propagated by seed or division.
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,