Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb. ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 644 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063010
Common Names
- Cirsium Kamtschaticum
- Kamchatka Thistle
- Kamchatka Cirsium
Description
Cirsium kamtschaticum (also called Kamchatka thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a stout, erect stem, reaching up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Russian Far East and the Kamchatka Peninsula, and it is found in meadows, steppes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium kamtschaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for various types of wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium kamtschaticum has purple flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium kamtschaticum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and should be covered lightly with soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Cirsium kamtschaticum
Cirsium kamtschaticum is native to eastern Russia and northern Japan.
Cirsium kamtschaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium kamtschaticum?
Cirsium kamtschaticum
What is the common name of Cirsium kamtschaticum?
Kamchatka Thistle
What is the family of Cirsium kamtschaticum?
Asteraceae
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,