Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
126281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) C.Jeffrey in Cufod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 37(3, Suppl.): 1174 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125610

Common Names

  • Cirsium schimperi
  • Schimperi Cirsium
  • Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Cnicus schimperi Vatke [unknown]
  • Cnicus polyacanthus Vatke [unknown]
  • Cirsium arctotidifolium Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cirsium schimperi schimperi [unknown]
  • Cnicus schimperi schimperi [unknown]
  • Cirsium arctotidifolium Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. [deprecated]
  • Cnicus schimperi inermis Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Cirsium schimperi inerme (Oliv. & Hiern) Cufod. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium schimperi (also called Schimper's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and produces purple flowers. It grows in dry and disturbed habitats, usually in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as an ingredient in potpourri.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower heads of Cirsium schimperi are small and yellow. Seed: The seeds of Cirsium schimperi are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cirsium schimperi are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium schimperi is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and the seedlings are slow to mature.

Where to Find Cirsium schimperi

Cirsium schimperi is native to Ethiopia and can be found in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Cirsium schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium schimperi?

Cirsium schimperi

What is the common name of Cirsium schimperi?

Schimper's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium schimperi?

Meadows, pastures, and open woodlands

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-86683: Based on the initial data import
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.