Cirsium congestissimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestissimum
ID:
38433
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Compos. Nov. Jap. : 1 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037762
Common Names
- Cirsium
- Thistle
- Bull Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cirsium congestissimum (also called Congested Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and bright purple flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of up to 2,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium congestissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium congestissimum is a white-pink, thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-pink color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dichromena radicans is a small, annual aquatic plant. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Once established, the plants require little care.
Where to Find Cirsium congestissimum
Cirsium congestissimum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Cirsium congestissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium congestissimum?
Cirsium congestissimum
What is the common name of Cirsium congestissimum?
Congested cirsium
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium congestissimum?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 2,500–4,500 m
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-136516: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.