Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinus
ID:
127647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxiii. 197 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126976



Common Names

  • Cirsium echinus
  • Thistle
  • Echinus Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium echinus (M.Bieb.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Echenais sclerantha K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cirsium scleranthum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Carlina echinus M.Bieb. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium echinus (also called Spiny Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has purple flowers and is native to Europe. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium echinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium echinus has purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium echinus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cirsium echinus

Cirsium echinus is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Cirsium echinus FAQ

What is the common name of Cirsium echinus?

Cirsium echinus is commonly known as spiny thistle.

What are the medicinal uses of Cirsium echinus?

Cirsium echinus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin problems.

What is the best way to grow Cirsium echinus?

Cirsium echinus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

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,

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