Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muliense
ID:
129209

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22(5): 393 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128538

Common Names

  • Cirsium muliense
  • Mul's Thistle
  • Mul's Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium muliense (also called Muli Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and has a height of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium muliense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium muliense is a white-pinkish color and has a large head with many florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium muliense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can also be done in the spring or summer. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Cirsium muliense

Cirsium muliense can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.

Cirsium muliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium muliense?

Cirsium muliense

What are the common names of Cirsium muliense?

Mulien Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium muliense?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-89514: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.