Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
okamotoi
ID:
119674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. xiii. (Compos.Jap. 1.) 132 (1

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119003

Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Cirsium Okamotoi
  • Okamotoi

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Description

Cirsium okamotoi (also called Okamoto's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Japan. It grows to a height of 1m and has pink-purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium okamotoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium okamotoi is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium okamotoi is a perennial herb native to Japan. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium okamotoi

Cirsium okamotoi is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of the island of Honshu.

Cirsium okamotoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium okamotoi?

Cirsium okamotoi

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium okamotoi?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Cirsium okamotoi?

Medicinal, ornamental, and timber

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-80308: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.