Status:
valid
Authors:
Petr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 60: 355 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060725
Common Names
- Turkestanicum Cirsium
- Cirsium Turkestanicum
- Turkestanicum Thistle
Synonyms
- Cnicus turkestanicus Regel [unknown]
- Cirsium afghanicum Gilli [unknown]
- Cirsium turkestanicum turkestanicum [unknown]
- Cirsium megricum Kharadze [unknown]
- Cnicus turkestanicus C.Winkl. ex Petr. [unknown]
Description
Cirsium turkestanicum (also called Turkestan Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb with purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium turkestanicum is a perennial plant that can be used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cirsium turkestanicum var. pseudolappaceum (Kharadze) Petr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium turkestanicum is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, brown, and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium turkestanicum is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or summer and should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Cirsium turkestanicum
Cirsium turkestanicum can be found in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Cirsium turkestanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium turkestanicum?
Cirsium turkestanicum
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium turkestanicum?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Cirsium turkestanicum?
Late spring to early summer
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,