Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
124027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(5): 627 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123356



Common Names

  • Henry's Thistle
  • Henry's Cirsium
  • Henry's Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium henryi (also called Henry's Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium henryi is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, ovoid nut with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium henryi is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium henryi

Cirsium henryi is native to China and parts of Japan. It can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Cirsium henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium henryi?

Cirsium henryi

What is the common name of Cirsium henryi?

Henry's Thistle

What is the family of Cirsium henryi?

Asteraceae

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-84500: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.