Cirsium gratiosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gratiosum
ID:
20013
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 39 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019342
Common Names
- Graceful Thistle
- Graceful Cirsium
- Graceful Plume Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cirsium gratiosum (also called Gratiosa Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with purple-pink flowers. It is native to the United States and is found in moist, well-drained soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium gratiosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cirsium gratiosum flower is yellow with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cirsium gratiosum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out in the summer.
Where to Find Cirsium gratiosum
Cirsium gratiosum is native to the mountains of North America. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Cirsium gratiosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium gratiosum?
Cirsium gratiosum
What type of plant is Cirsium gratiosum?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium gratiosum?
It is native to the southeastern 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118700: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.