Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falconeri
ID:
138842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 78: 9 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138171



Common Names

  • Falconeri Thistle
  • Falconeri Cirsium
  • Falconeri Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus horridus C.B.Clarke [illegitimate]
  • Cirsium falconeri falconeri [unknown]
  • Cnicus eriophorus involucratus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cnicus involucratus involucratus [unknown]
  • Cnicus involucratus (C.B.Clarke) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cnicus falconeri Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium falconeri (also called Falconer's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright pink thistle-like flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium falconeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium falconeri var. horrida (Hook.f.) Aswal & Goel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium falconeri has small, yellow flowers that bloom in summer and early fall. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and gray-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium falconeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium falconeri

Cirsium falconeri is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Cirsium falconeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium falconeri?

Cirsium falconeri

What are the common names of Cirsium falconeri?

Falconer's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium falconeri?

It is native to Greece and is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands

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-98825: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.