Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanegashimense
ID:
77885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam. ex Kadota

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 30(2): 68 (-69, 67; fig. 3) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077214

Common Names

  • Cirsium tanegashimense
  • Cirsium
  • Tanegashimense

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Description

Cirsium tanegashimense (also called Tanegashima thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Japanese islands of Tanegashima and Yakushima. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and have spiny margins. It has white flowers with purple-violet veins. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium tanegashimense is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium tanegashimense is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white-tipped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium tanegashimense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Cirsium tanegashimense

Cirsium tanegashimense is native to Japan and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Cirsium tanegashimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium tanegashimense?

Cirsium tanegashimense

What is the common name of Cirsium tanegashimense?

Tanegashima thistle

Where is Cirsium tanegashimense native?

Japan

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-33849: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Yuichi Kadota (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadota' in the authors string.