Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alsophilum
ID:
35944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pollini) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Boll. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Verona 18: 346 (1991 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035273



Common Names

  • Alsophila Thistle
  • Alsophila Thistle
  • Alsophila Thistle


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Description

Cirsium alsophilum (also called Alsophila Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a tall, branching stem and purple thistle-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium alsophilum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium alsophilum is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium alsophilum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cirsium alsophilum

Cirsium alsophilum is native to Europe and can be found in countries such as Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Cirsium alsophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium alsophilum?

Cirsium alsophilum

What is the common name of Cirsium alsophilum?

Lovely Thistle

What is the family of Cirsium alsophilum?

Asteraceae

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Ciro Pollini (1782-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pollini' in the authors string.