Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
norikurense
ID:
61999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 322 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061328

Common Names

  • Norikuren Thistle
  • Japanese Thistle
  • Japanese Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium kurobense Honda [unknown]
  • Cirsium norikurense norikurense [unknown]
  • Cirsium norikurense integrifolium Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium norikurense (also called Norikura Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of central and eastern Japan. It has a woody base and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium norikurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium norikurense is white and daisy-like. It has a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium norikurense is a perennial herb native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Provide full sun to partial shade and water regularly.

Where to Find Cirsium norikurense

Cirsium norikurense can be found in Japan, in areas such as Hokkaido and Honshu.

Cirsium norikurense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium norikurense?

Cirsium norikurense

What is the common name of Cirsium norikurense?

Norikura Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium norikurense?

Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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-18350: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.