Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) K.Schum.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 29(1): 566 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115201
Common Names
- Beautiful Thistle
- Cirsium pulcherrimum
- Pretty Thistle
Synonyms
- Carduus pulcherrimus Rydb. [unknown]
- Cirsium pulcherrimum pulcherrimum [unknown]
Description
Cirsium pulcherrimum (also called Plumeless Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium pulcherrimum is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cirsium pulcherrimum var. aridum (Dorn) D.J.Keil
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium pulcherrimum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a deep center. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium pulcherrimum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Cirsium pulcherrimum
Brachythecium laxirete can be found in Europe.
Cirsium pulcherrimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium pulcherrimum?
Cirsium pulcherrimum
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium pulcherrimum?
It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
What are the common names of Cirsium pulcherrimum?
It is commonly known as the Andean thistle or the Peruvian thistle.
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,