Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epiroticum
ID:
24750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. ii. Heft 1, 13.(1960).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024079



Common Names

  • Cirsium epiroticum
  • Epirus Thistle
  • Epirus Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium epiroticum (also called Greek thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height, with white ray flowers and a dark brown center disk. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium epiroticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow-orange, Seed: small, dark, oval-shaped, Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium epiroticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is not very picky about soil type. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Cirsium epiroticum

Cirsium epiroticum is native to Greece and can be found in the mountains of the Peloponnese region.

Cirsium epiroticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium epiroticum?

Cirsium epiroticum

What is the common name of Cirsium epiroticum?

Epirus Thistle

Where is Cirsium epiroticum native to?

Cirsium epiroticum is native to Greece and Albania.

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-123266: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.