Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrifolium
ID:
50783

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Turkest. iv. 286 (1912).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050112



Common Names

  • Glabrifolium Thistle
  • Glabrifolium Cirsium
  • Cirsium Glabrifolium


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Description

Cirsium glabrifolium (also called Smooth Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters. It has a large, spiny flower head and is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium glabrifolium is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium glabrifolium is a yellow-brown disc floret, with a white pappus. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium glabrifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated from seed, but it is best to sow the seeds in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Cirsium glabrifolium

Cirsium glabrifolium can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico.

Cirsium glabrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium glabrifolium?

Cirsium glabrifolium

What is the common name of Cirsium glabrifolium?

Smooth Thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium glabrifolium?

Perennial herb

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-148644: Based on the initial data import
Olga Fédchenko (1845-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.