Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestre
ID:
28343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naegeli

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Cirs. Schweiz. 84.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027672



Common Names

  • Cirsium alpestre
  • Alpine Thistle
  • Alpine Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium alpestre (also called 'Alpine Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium alpestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium alpestre is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium alpestre is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny places. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium alpestre

Cirsium alpestre is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.

Cirsium alpestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium alpestre?

Cirsium alpestre

What is the family of Cirsium alpestre?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cirsium alpestre?

Alpine thistle

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,