Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
komarovii
ID:
4616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 24: 420 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003945

Common Names

  • Komarov's Thistle
  • Cirsium Komarovii
  • Komarov Thistle

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Description

Cirsium komarovii (also called Komarov's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with spiny leaves and purple flowers. It is native to Russia and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium komarovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium komarovii sub. komarovii
Cirsium komarovii sub. schischkinii (Serg.) O.S.Zhirova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium komarovii is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium komarovii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium komarovii

Cirsium komarovii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Central Asia, and the Far East of Russia.

Cirsium komarovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium komarovii?

Cirsium komarovii

What is the common name of Cirsium komarovii?

Komarov's thistle

Where is Cirsium komarovii native to?

Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East

What type of plant is Cirsium komarovii?

Thistle

What is the growth habit of Cirsium komarovii?

Upright, clump-forming perennial

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-103804: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.