Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sieboldii
ID:
60304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 184 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059633

Common Names

  • Cirsium sieboldii
  • Siebold's Thistle
  • Japanese Thistle

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Description

Cirsium sieboldii (also called Siebold's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial thistle native to East Asia. It has spiny stems and leaves, and produces pink-purple flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium sieboldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium sieboldii for. leucanthum T.Shimizu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium sieboldii is a pink-purple thistle head with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are lanceolate and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium sieboldii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium sieboldii

Cirsium sieboldii can be found in Japan.

Cirsium sieboldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium sieboldii?

Cirsium sieboldii

What is the common name of Cirsium sieboldii?

Siebold's thistle

What is the family of Cirsium sieboldii?

Asteraceae

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,

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