Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gerhardtii
ID:
47390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Flora 32: 547 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046719

Common Names

  • Cirsium gerhardtii
  • Gerhardt's Cirsium
  • Gerhardt's Thistle

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Description

Cirsium gerhardtii (also called Gerhardt's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a single stem that grows up to 1.5 m tall, and is covered in spines and white hairs. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium gerhardtii is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium gerhardtii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium gerhardtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Cirsium gerhardtii

Cirsium gerhardtii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Cirsium gerhardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium gerhardtii?

Cirsium gerhardtii

What is the common name of Cirsium gerhardtii?

Gerhardt's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium gerhardtii?

It is found in dry prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in the Midwest and Great Plains regions of the United States.

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,