Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balkharicum
ID:
78047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kharadze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 22: 69 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077376



Common Names

  • Balkhar Thistle
  • Balkhar Cirsium
  • Balkhar Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium balkharicum (also called Balkhar Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium balkharicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium balkharicum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium balkharicum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by seed sown in early spring.

Where to Find Cirsium balkharicum

Cirsium balkharicum is native to the Caucasus region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Cirsium balkharicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium balkharicum?

Cirsium balkharicum

What is the family of Cirsium balkharicum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Cirsium balkharicum?

Grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed 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,

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