Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vivantii
ID:
66237

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Villar, Segarra, J.López, Pérez-Coll. & Catalán

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154(3): 430 (421-434; fig. 2, (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065566

Common Names

  • Cirsium vivantii
  • Vivant's Thistle
  • Vivant's Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium vivantii (also called Vivant's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium vivantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium vivantii has small, purple flowers with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium vivantii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds directly into the garden in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will self-seed and can spread rapidly.

Where to Find Cirsium vivantii

Cirsium vivantii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Cirsium vivantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium vivantii?

Cirsium vivantii

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium vivantii?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

What is the flower color of Cirsium vivantii?

White to pinkish-purple

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

Luis Villar Peréz (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Villar' in the authors string.
José Gabriel Segarra (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Segarra' in the authors string.
Josefa López: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.López' in the authors string.
Ernesto Pérez-Collazos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Coll.' in the authors string.
Pilar Catalán (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catalán' in the authors string.