Status:
valid
Authors:
Freyn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier iii. (1895) 466.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025146
Common Names
- Cirsium sintenisii
- Cirsium
- Sintenisii
Synonyms
- Cirsium sintenisii sintenisii [unknown]
- Cirsium sintenisii sintenisii [unknown]
- Cirsium sintenisii armatum (Freyn) Petr. [unknown]
- Cirsium sintenisii armatum Freyn [unknown]
- Cirsium galaticum Freyn [unknown]
Description
Cirsium sintenisii (also called 'Sintenis' Thistle', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas. It has purple flowers and spiny leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium sintenisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium sintenisii is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium sintenisii is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Cirsium sintenisii
Cirsium sintenisii is native to South America. It is found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,400 meters.
Cirsium sintenisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium sintenisii?
Cirsium sintenisii
What is the common name of Cirsium sintenisii?
Sintenis' thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium sintenisii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.
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,