Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ukranicum
ID:
80341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besser ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 635 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079670

Common Names

  • Ukrainian Thistle
  • Ukranian Thistle
  • Ukranian Plume Thistle

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Description

Cirsium ukranicum (also called Ukrainian thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Ukraine and Russia. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium ukranicum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium ukranicum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium ukranicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in the spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Cirsium ukranicum

Cirsium ukranicum can be found in Ukraine, in the Carpathian Mountains.

Cirsium ukranicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium ukranicum?

Cirsium ukranicum

What is the common name of Cirsium ukranicum?

Ukrainian Thistle

Where is Cirsium ukranicum found?

It is found in Ukraine and Russia

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-36243: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Wilibald Swibert Joseph Gottlieb von Besser (1784-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besser' in the authors string.