Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
135257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Cirsium Nov. Or.-Asiat. 18. 1931 , hybr.?

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134586

Common Names

  • Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle
  • Pilose Thistle

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Description

Cirsium pilosum (also called Cirsium pilosum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and purple flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium pilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium pilosum has yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium pilosum is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Cirsium pilosum

Cirsium pilosum is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cirsium pilosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium pilosum?

Cirsium pilosum

What type of plant is Cirsium pilosum?

Herb

Where is Cirsium pilosum native to?

North America

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-95369: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.