Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobelii
ID:
94113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (NAP, Neapolitano) 1830: 14 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093442

Common Names

  • Lobel's Thistle
  • Lobel's Plume Thistle
  • Lobel's Plume Flower

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium lobelii lobelii [unknown]
  • Cirsium morisianum aprutianum (Rouy) Petr. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium lobelii (also called Lobel's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial thistle native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium lobelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium lobelii is a white to pink thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium lobelii is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cirsium lobelii

Cirsium lobelii is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Cirsium lobelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium lobelii?

Cirsium lobelii

What is the common name of Cirsium lobelii?

Lobel's Thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium lobelii?

Herbaceous 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,

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