Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Mattf. ex Rehder & Kobuski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 14: 42. 1933
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020692
Common Names
- Cirsium Souliei
- Souliei Thistle
- Soulie's Thistle
Synonyms
- Cnicus souliei Franch. [unknown]
Description
Cirsium souliei (also called Soulie's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium souliei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including colds, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium souliei is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium souliei is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cirsium souliei
Cirsium souliei can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Cirsium souliei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium souliei?
Cirsium souliei
What is the common name of Cirsium souliei?
Soulie's Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium souliei?
Cirsium souliei is found in the dry grasslands and scrublands of the Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathian Mountains
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,