Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 364 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077021
Common Names
- Cirsium
- Rhinoceros Thistle
- Rhinoceros Cirsium
Synonyms
- Cirsium rhinoceros rhinoceros [unknown]
- Cirsium rhinoceros rhinoceros [unknown]
- Cnicus rhinoceros H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
Description
Cirsium rhinoceros (also called Rhino Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has purple flowers and spiny leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium rhinoceros is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium rhinoceros is a pink-purple color and has a thistle-like structure. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium rhinoceros is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Cirsium rhinoceros
Cirsium rhinoceros is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Cirsium rhinoceros FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium rhinoceros?
Cirsium rhinoceros
What is the common name of Cirsium rhinoceros?
Rhinoceros thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium rhinoceros?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa
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,