Status:
valid
Authors:
Kadota
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 30(3): 120 (119-121; figs. 1- (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118435
Common Names
- Cirsium hachimantaiense
- Hachimantai Thistle
- Hachimantai-Mountain Thistle
Description
Cirsium hachimantaiense (also called Hachimantai thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a stout stem and purple flowers. It grows in moist forests and grasslands and is found in alpine and subalpine areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium hachimantaiense is a species of thistle that is native to Japan. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Japanese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium hachimantaiense has yellow flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with a white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium hachimantaiense is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Cirsium hachimantaiense
Cirsium hachimantaiense is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the Honshu and Shikoku regions.
Cirsium hachimantaiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium hachimantaiense?
Cirsium hachimantaiense
What is the common name of Cirsium hachimantaiense?
Hachimantai Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium hachimantaiense?
Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides
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,