Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacanum
ID:
932

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
ine

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000261

Common Names

  • Cirsium oaxacanum
  • Oaxacan Thistle
  • Oaxacan Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium oaxacanum (also called Oaxaca Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, tall stem with a large, purple flower head. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium oaxacanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is attractive to pollinators and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium oaxacanum is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium oaxacanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Cirsium oaxacanum

Cirsium oaxacanum can be found in Mexico, in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Cirsium oaxacanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium oaxacanum?

Cirsium oaxacanum

What is the common name of Cirsium oaxacanum?

Oaxacan Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium oaxacanum?

Cirsium oaxacanum is found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-100245: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.