Status:
valid
Authors:
Talavera & Valdés
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 5(2): 186 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022861
Common Names
- Cirsium gaditanum
- Gibraltar Thistle
- Thistle
Synonyms
- Cirsium pyrenaicum gaditanum (Talavera & Valdés) Talavera & Valdés [unknown]
Description
Cirsium gaditanum (also called Spanish thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single purple flower head on a tall stem. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium gaditanum is an annual herb that is commonly used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and small purple flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium gaditanum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium gaditanum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.
Where to Find Cirsium gaditanum
Cirsium gaditanum is found in the Mediterranean region, from the Balearic Islands to the Aegean Sea.
Cirsium gaditanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca utilis?
Madhuca utilis
What is the common name of Madhuca utilis?
Utilis Mahua
What is the natural habitat of Madhuca utilis?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India and Southeast Asia
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,