Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligophyllum
ID:
23899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nippon Shokubutsumeii, ed. 2 82. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023228

Common Names

  • Cirsium oligophyllum
  • Few-leaved Thistle
  • Few-leaved Plume Thistle

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Description

Cirsium oligophyllum (also called 'Few-leaved Thistle', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It is a small shrub with hairy stems and leaves, and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is typically found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium oligophyllum is a species of thistle that is found in the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium oligophyllum var. nikkoense (Nakai) Kitam.
Cirsium oligophyllum for. albiflorum (Kitam.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium oligophyllum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and round with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium oligophyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium oligophyllum

Cirsium oligophyllum is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Cirsium oligophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium oligophyllum?

Cirsium oligophyllum

What is the common name of Cirsium oligophyllum?

Few-leaved thistle

What is the natural range of Cirsium oligophyllum?

Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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-12245: Based on the initial data import
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.