Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velatum
ID:
138621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 27(2): 247 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137950

Common Names

  • Velvet Thistle
  • Velvety Cirsium
  • Velvet-Leaved Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carduus velatus (S.Watson) Greene [unknown]
  • Cnicus velatus S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Cirsium velatum (also called Velvet Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, purple flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium velatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium velatum has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium velatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cirsium velatum

Cirsium velatum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cirsium velatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium velatum?

Cirsium velatum

What is the common name of Cirsium velatum?

Velvet Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium velatum?

Cirsium velatum is found in dry, rocky areas in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98612: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.