Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homolepis
ID:
86550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 44: 534 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085879



Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Thistle
  • Bull Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium inundatum homolepis (Nakai) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium homolepis (also called Common Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America and grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium homolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium homolepis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium homolepis is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cirsium homolepis

Cirsium homolepis can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Texas.

Cirsium homolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium homolepis?

Cirsium homolepis

What is the common name of Cirsium homolepis?

Homolepis thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium homolepis?

Grassy slopes and disturbed areas

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-42273: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.