Status:
valid
Authors:
Kadota
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 21(1): 20 (1995) (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001415
Common Names
- Wakasugi Thistle
- Cirsium Thistle
- Japanese Thistle
Description
Cirsium wakasugianum (also called 'Wakasugi Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It is found in dry grasslands, and on rocky slopes and outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium wakasugianum is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium wakasugianum is a large, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium wakasugianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Cirsium wakasugianum
Cirsium wakasugianum is native to Japan and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cirsium wakasugianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium wakasugianum?
Cirsium wakasugianum
What is the common name of Cirsium wakasugianum?
Japanese thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium wakasugianum?
It is native to Japan, Korea, and China, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest edges
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,