Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteiferum
ID:
118542

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22(5): 388 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117871



Common Names

  • Bracteiferum Cirsium
  • Cirsium Bracteiferum
  • Bracteiferum Thistle


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Description

Cirsium bracteiferum (also called Bracted Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium bracteiferum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and for its ability to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium bracteiferum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium bracteiferum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in dry areas. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium bracteiferum

Cirsium bracteiferum is a species of thistle found in the western United States. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and sagebrush scrub.

Cirsium bracteiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium bracteiferum?

Cirsium bracteiferum

What is the common name of Cirsium bracteiferum?

Bracted Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium bracteiferum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-79219: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.