Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpis-lunae
ID:
82676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brilli-Catt. & L.Gubellini

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Webbia 46(1): 9 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082005



Common Names

  • Alpis-lunae Cirsium
  • Alpis-lunae Alpine Thistle
  • Alpis-lunae Moon Thistle


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Description

Cirsium alpis-lunae (also called Alpine Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flower heads. It is native to the Alps and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium alpis-lunae is a perennial plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium alpis-lunae is a yellow, 5-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium alpis-lunae is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium alpis-lunae

Cirsium alpis-lunae can be found in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Cirsium alpis-lunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium alpis-lunae?

Cirsium alpis-lunae

What are the common names of Cirsium alpis-lunae?

Alpine thistle, moon thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium alpis-lunae?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is found in open, sunny 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