Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
masami-saitoanum
ID:
7143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 32(2): 86 (-92; figs. 1, 3-4) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006472

Common Names

  • Masami-saitoanum Cirsium
  • Cirsium
  • Thistle

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Description

Cirsium masami-saitoanum (also called Masami-Saito's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers with spiny bracts. It grows in dry soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium masami-saitoanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium masami-saitoanum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium masami-saitoanum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Cirsium masami-saitoanum

Cirsium masami-saitoanum is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.

Cirsium masami-saitoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium masami-saitoanum?

Cirsium masami-saitoanum

What is the common name of Cirsium masami-saitoanum?

Masami-saito's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium masami-saitoanum?

Cirsium masami-saitoanum is native to Japan.

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,