Status:
valid
Authors:
(Iljin) L.Martins
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55(4): 973 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037777
Common Names
- Archiserratula
- Forrest's Thistle
- Forrest Thistle
Description
Archiserratula forrestii (also called Forrest's Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and bright purple flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of up to 2,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Archiserratula forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archiserratula forrestii is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-orange color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archiserratula forrestii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Archiserratula forrestii
Archiserratula forrestii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to China and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Archiserratula forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archiserratula forrestii?
Archiserratula forrestii
What is the common name of Archiserratula forrestii?
Forrest's archiserratula
What is the natural habitat of Archiserratula forrestii?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 2,500–4,500 m
Species in the Archiserratula genus
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
Ludwig Martins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Martins' in the authors string.