Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schelkownikowii
ID:
7136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
44 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006465

Common Names

  • Schelkownikowii Cirsium
  • Cirsium
  • Thistle

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Description

Cirsium schelkownikowii (also called Schellkownikow's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers with spiny bracts. It grows in dry soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium schelkownikowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium schelkownikowii is purple in color and has a daisy-like shape. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium schelkownikowii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Cirsium schelkownikowii

Cirsium schelkownikowii is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.

Cirsium schelkownikowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium schelkownikowii?

Cirsium schelkownikowii

What is the common name of Cirsium schelkownikowii?

Schelkownikow's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium schelkownikowii?

Cirsium schelkownikowii is native to Russia and Central 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-106230: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.