Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 33: 114 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109860
Common Names
- Japanese Thistle
- Heian Cirsium
- Cirsium heiianum
Synonyms
- Cirsium albrechtii (Maxim.) Kudô [unknown]
- Cnicus buergeri albrechtii Maxim. [unknown]
- Cirsium ruderale Nakai [unknown]
- Cirsium albrechtii Kudô ex Tatew. [unknown]
- Cirsium buergeri albrechtii (Maxim.) Nakai [unknown]
Description
Cirsium heiianum (also called Heian Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and spiny, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Japan and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium heiianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium heiianum is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium heiianum is a perennial plant that grows in sunny or partially shaded areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall or early winter.
Where to Find Cirsium heiianum
Cirsium heiianum is native to Japan and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Cirsium heiianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium heiianum?
Cirsium heiianum
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium heiianum?
Meadows and pastures
What is the flowering season of Cirsium heiianum?
Summer
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,