Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyracanthum
ID:
127912

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 640 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127241



Common Names

  • Woolly Cirsium
  • Woolly Thistle
  • Woolly Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus argyracanthus Wall. [unknown]
  • Cirsium stenobracteatum Gilli [unknown]
  • Cnicus wallichii wightii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cnicus argyracanthus argyracanthus [unknown]
  • Cirsium royleanum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cnicus argyracanthus Fern.-Vill. [unknown]
  • Echenais cirsioides DC. [unknown]
  • Cnicus argyracanthus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cirsium tibeticum Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium argyracanthum (also called Silver Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 1.5–2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has a thick, woody rootstock and spiny, grey-green leaves that are deeply lobed. The flowers are white to pinkish-purple and are borne in a large, thistle-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium argyracanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium argyracanthum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium argyracanthum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium argyracanthum

Cirsium argyracanthum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Cirsium argyracanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium argyracanthum?

Cirsium argyracanthum

What is the common name of Cirsium argyracanthum?

Silver-thorned thistle

What is the growth habit of Cirsium argyracanthum?

It is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock

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