Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vinaceum
ID:
2763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wooton & Standl.) Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Beihefte zum Botanischen Centralblatt 35(2[2/3]): 561 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002092

Common Names

  • Cirsium vinaceum
  • Vinaceous Thistle
  • Vinaceous Plume Thistle

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Description

Cirsium vinaceum (also called Purple Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is covered in spines. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium vinaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium vinaceum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Cirsium vinaceum

Cirsium vinaceum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Cirsium vinaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium vinaceum?

Cirsium vinaceum

What is the common name of Cirsium vinaceum?

Vinaceous Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium vinaceum?

Cirsium vinaceum is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

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

Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59182-2: Based on the initial data import