Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matsumurae
ID:
20138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 362 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019467

Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Matsumurae Thistle
  • Matsumurae

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium matsumurae matsumurae [unknown]
  • Cirsium hokkokuense Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium matsumurae pubescens Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium matsumurae (also called Matsumura's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It typically grows in open, grassy areas and is characterized by its large, purple flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium matsumurae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium matsumurae is yellow and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium matsumurae is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium matsumurae

Cirsium matsumurae is native to Japan. It can be found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Cirsium matsumurae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium matsumurae?

Cirsium matsumurae

What is the common name of Cirsium matsumurae?

Matsumurae Thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium matsumurae?

Meadows, grasslands, and open forests

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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