Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boninense
ID:
119194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 28: 172 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118523



Common Names

  • Thistle
  • Bull Thistle
  • Bonin Thistle


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Description

Cirsium boninense (also called 'Bonin Thistle', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Japan. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grassland, open shrubland, and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium boninense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium boninense is a yellow-orange disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium boninense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium boninense

Cirsium boninense can be found in the temperate forests of Japan.

Cirsium boninense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium boninense?

Cirsium boninense

What is the common name of Cirsium boninense?

Cirsium Boninense

What type of plant is Cirsium boninense?

Herbaceous perennial

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-79848: Based on the initial data import
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.