Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tymphaeum
ID:
1327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. ex Nyman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Eur., Suppl. 2, 1: 181 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000656

Common Names

  • Cirsium Tymphaeum
  • Tympha Cirsium
  • Tympha Thistle

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Description

Cirsium tymphaeum (also called the marsh thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe. It has purple flowers and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It is found in wet, marshy areas and is often used as a medicinal herb.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium tymphaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium tymphaeum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium tymphaeum is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cirsium tymphaeum

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

Cirsium tymphaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium tymphaeum?

Cirsium tymphaeum

What is the common name of Cirsium tymphaeum?

Tympha Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium tymphaeum?

Cirsium tymphaeum is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196150-1: Based on the initial data import