Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
118049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 321 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117378



Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Alpicola
  • Alpine Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium greatrexii Miyabe & Kudô [unknown]
  • Cirsium inundatum alpicolum (Nakai) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium inundatum alpicolum (Nakai) Ohwi [unknown]

Description

Cirsium alpicola (also called Alpine Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Alps, and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium alpicola has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium alpicola is a perennial herb native to the Alps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Cirsium alpicola

Cirsium alpicola is native to the Alps and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrublands.

Cirsium alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium alpicola?

Cirsium alpicola

What is the common name of Cirsium alpicola?

Alpine Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium alpicola?

Alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas

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-78744: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.