Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wimmeri
ID:
43520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Čelak.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Arch. Naturwiss. Landesdurchf. Bohmen 2: 263. 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042849

Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Wimmeri
  • Cirsium wimmeri

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Description

Cirsium wimmeri (also called Wimmer's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with spiny leaves and purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium wimmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium wimmeri is a white or pink thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium wimmeri is a perennial herbaceous species native to the Eastern Mediterranean. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cirsium wimmeri

Cirsium wimmeri can be found in the Czech Republic.

Cirsium wimmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium wimmeri?

Cirsium wimmeri

Where is Cirsium wimmeri native to?

Austria

What type of plant is Cirsium wimmeri?

Herbaceous perennial

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,