Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leducii
ID:
1416674

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Yun-Nan : 41 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429139

Common Names

  • Cirsium leducii
  • Leduc's Thistle
  • Leduc's Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium leducii (also called the Leduc's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial thistle native to Asia. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has narrow leaves and small, purple flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium leducii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cirsium leducii is a small, white, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium leducii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Cirsium leducii

Cirsium leducii is native to Europe and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

Cirsium leducii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium leducii?

Cirsium leducii

What is the common name of Cirsium leducii?

Leduc's thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium leducii?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

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

Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195596-1: Based on the initial data import