Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cilicicum
ID:
69058

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis & Parris

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 416 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068387



Common Names

  • Cirsium Cilicicum
  • Cilicicum Thistle
  • Cilicicum Milk Thistle


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Description

Cirsium cilicicum (also called 'Cilician Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial plant with purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium cilicicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin problems, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium cilicicum is a white to pale pink thistle-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium cilicicum is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium cilicicum

Cirsium cilicicum is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Adana, Antalya, and Burdur.

Cirsium cilicicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium cilicicum?

Cirsium cilicicum

What is the common name of Cirsium cilicicum?

Cilician Thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium cilicicum?

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-25237: 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.