Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fangii
ID:
68727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 48 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068056



Common Names

  • Cirsium fangii
  • Fang's Thistle
  • Fang's Plumeless Thistle


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Description

Cirsium fangii (also called Fang's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium fangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium fangii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium fangii is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cirsium fangii

Cirsium fangii is native to China, and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.

Cirsium fangii FAQ

What type of plant is Cirsium fangii?

Cirsium fangii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Cirsium fangii found?

Cirsium fangii is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What are the characteristics of Cirsium fangii?

Cirsium fangii is a perennial herb with an erect stem, reaching heights of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are finely divided and its flowers are small and yellow.

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-24910: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.