Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horiianum
ID:
130227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 31(1): 36 (-39, 45; figs. 1-2 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129556



Common Names

  • Thistle Horiianum
  • Japanese Thistle
  • Hori's Thistle


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Description

Cirsium horiianum (also called Hori's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region of Europe. It has long, thin stems and bright purple flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium horiianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium horiianum has white flowers with yellow centers, small, black seeds, and seedlings that have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium horiianum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Cirsium horiianum

Cirsium horiianum is found in the mountains of Japan.

Cirsium horiianum FAQ

What are the common names of Cirsium horiianum?

Common names of Cirsium horiianum include Hori's thistle and Hori's thistle.

What is the growth habit of Cirsium horiianum?

Cirsium horiianum is an erect, biennial herb with a branching growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Cirsium horiianum?

Cirsium horiianum typically flowers from June to August.

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,