Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrolepis
ID:
24182

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Petr.) G.B.Ownbey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 50: 317 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023511



Common Names

  • Cirsium Acrolepis
  • Acrolepis Cirsium
  • Cirsium Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium occidentale acrolepis Petr. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium acrolepis (also called Spiny Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has purple flowers and grows in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium acrolepis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium acrolepis is a white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium acrolepis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Cirsium acrolepis

Cirsium acrolepis is native to the western United States.

Cirsium acrolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium acrolepis?

Cirsium acrolepis

What is the common name of Cirsium acrolepis?

Sharp-leaved Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium acrolepis?

Cirsium acrolepis is found in dry, open woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122714: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.
Gerald Bruce Ownbey (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.B.Ownbey' in the authors string.