Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
handelii
ID:
115294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 1926, lxiii. 110.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114623



Common Names

  • Handel's Thistle
  • Cirsium handelii
  • Handel's Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium handelii (also called Handel's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with many small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium handelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium handelii is a pinkish-purple head of disc florets surrounded by white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and slightly hairy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of hairy, spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium handelii is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. For division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings and divisions should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Cirsium handelii

Cirsium handelii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Cirsium handelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium handelii?

Cirsium handelii

What is the common name of Cirsium handelii?

Handel's Thistle

Where is Cirsium handelii found?

Cirsium handelii is found in the United States

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-76110: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.