Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wankelii
ID:
44601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reichardt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 11: 381 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043930

Common Names

  • Cirsium wankelii
  • Wankel's Thistle
  • Wankel's Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium wankelii (also called Wankel's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white-woolly leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in rocky, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium wankelii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium wankelii is a yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium wankelii is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium wankelii

Cirsium wankelii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cirsium wankelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium wankelii?

Cirsium wankelii

What is the common name of Cirsium wankelii?

Wankel's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium wankelii?

Cirsium wankelii is native to North America

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,

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