Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin ex Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 28: 151 (1991) (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118063
Common Names
- Ispolatov's Thistle
- Ispolatov's Cirsium
- Ispolatov's Thistlehead
Description
Cirsium ispolatovii (also called Ispolatov's thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial plant with pink and purple flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia and grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium ispolatovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium ispolatovii has purple, thistle-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium ispolatovii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cirsium ispolatovii
Cirsium ispolatovii is native to the mountains of Central and South America. It can be found in rocky, grassy areas at high altitudes.
Cirsium ispolatovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium ispolatovii?
Cirsium ispolatovii
What is the common name of Cirsium ispolatovii?
Ispolatov's Thistle
What is the flowering season of Cirsium ispolatovii?
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,