Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baytopae
ID:
74360

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis & Parris

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 415 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073689



Common Names

  • Baytop's Thistle
  • Cirsium baytopae
  • Turkish Thistle


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Description

Cirsium baytopae (also called Baytop's thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a common plant in scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium baytopae is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. The plant has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium baytopae has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium baytopae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems in late spring or early summer and planting them in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Cirsium baytopae

Cirsium baytopae is native to Turkey and can be found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Cirsium baytopae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium baytopae?

Cirsium baytopae

Where does Cirsium baytopae grow?

Cirsium baytopae grows in the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Cirsium baytopae prefer?

Cirsium baytopae prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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-30439: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
Barbara Sydney Parris (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parris' in the authors string.