Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexifolium
ID:
128611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Cirsium Nov. Or.-Asiat. 16. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127940



Common Names

  • Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle
  • Cirsium Amplexifolium


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Description

Cirsium amplexifolium (also called Clasping Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands. It has purple flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium amplexifolium is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive and respiratory issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium amplexifolium for. albiflorum Kadota
Cirsium amplexifolium var. muraii (Kitam.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium amplexifolium is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are yellow-green with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium amplexifolium is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium amplexifolium

Cirsium amplexifolium can be found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Cirsium amplexifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium amplexifolium?

Cirsium amplexifolium

What is the common name of Cirsium amplexifolium?

Clasping thistle

What is the family of Cirsium amplexifolium?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88930: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.