Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaule
ID:
13576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Flora Altaica 4: 11-Dec 1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012905



Common Names

  • Cirsium acaule
  • Acaulescent Cirsium
  • Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium acaule (also called Stemless Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, sunny areas, especially in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium acaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium acaule has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium acaule is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Cirsium acaule

Cirsium acaule is native to North America and can be found in fields, meadows, and roadsides.

Cirsium acaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium acaule?

Cirsium acaule

What is the common name of Cirsium acaule?

Stemless Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium acaule?

Cirsium acaule is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and fields in the eastern United States and Canada.

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