Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
osseticum
ID:
24687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 12: 3 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024016

Common Names

  • Ossetian Thistle
  • Caucasian Thistle
  • Caucasian Plume Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium fimbriatum fimbriatum [unknown]

Description

Cirsium osseticum (also called 'Ossetian Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often on rocky slopes and in steppes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium osseticum sub. abkhasicum Petr.
Cirsium osseticum sub. osseticum
Cirsium osseticum sub. tricholoma (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Petr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium osseticum is white, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium osseticum is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cirsium osseticum

Cirsium osseticum is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, sunny areas, often on sandy soils.

Cirsium osseticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium osseticum?

Cirsium osseticum

What is the common name of Cirsium osseticum?

Ossetian Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium osseticum?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky outcrops

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-123206: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.