Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosum
ID:
127615

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. i. 151 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126944

Common Names

  • Tuberous Thistle
  • Tuberous Plume Thistle
  • Tuberous Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium tuberosum (also called Tuberous Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States, and inhabits open woods, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium tuberosum has been used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cirsium tuberosum are white and have a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium tuberosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Cirsium tuberosum

Cirsium tuberosum is native to Europe, including the British Isles, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Cirsium tuberosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium tuberosum?

Cirsium tuberosum

What is the common name of Cirsium tuberosum?

Tuberous thistle

What is the growth habit of Cirsium tuberosum?

It is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock

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-87956: Based on the initial data import
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.