Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
straminispinum
ID:
81438

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey in Cufod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080767

Common Names

  • Straw-spined Thistle
  • Straw Thistle
  • Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium straminispinum (also called Cirsium vulgare, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of about 1 m. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium straminispinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium straminispinum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium straminispinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cirsium straminispinum

Cirsium straminispinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cirsium straminispinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium straminispinum?

Cirsium straminispinum

What is the common name of Cirsium straminispinum?

Straw-spined thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium straminispinum?

Dry, rocky soils in coastal 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37332: 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.