Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
63295

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 640 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062624



Common Names

  • Cirsium japonicum
  • Japanese Cirsium
  • Japanese Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium ibukiense Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium xanthacanthum Nakai [unknown]
  • Cnicus taquetii H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Cirsium maackii horridum (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum nakaianum (H.Lév. & Vaniot) W.Lee [unknown]
  • Cirsium kawakamii Hayata [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum albiflorum Akasawa [unknown]
  • Cnicus cerberus Vaniot [unknown]
  • Carduus eriophorus Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Cirsium kiusianum Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium belingshanicum Petr. ex Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Cnicus bodinieri Vaniot [unknown]
  • Cnicus japonicus japonicus [unknown]
  • Cnicus japonicus japonicus [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum japonicum [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum japonicum [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum japonicum [unknown]
  • Cirsium maackii kiusianum Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium taquetii Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum fukienense Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium lacinulatum Nakai [unknown]
  • Carduus japonicus Franch. [unknown]
  • Cirsium smithianum Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium nakaianum (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Alfredia japonica Miq. [unknown]
  • Cirsium cerberus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum horridum Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum kiusianum (Nakai) Nemoto [unknown]
  • Cnicus japonicus intermedius Maxim. [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum intermedium (Maxim.) Matsum. [unknown]
  • Cirsium maackii intermedium (Maxim.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium maackii vulcani (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum ibukiense (Nakai) Nakai ex Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum vulcani Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum fukienense (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium kitagoense Nakai [unknown]
  • Cnicus japonicus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Cirsium hainanense Masam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium belingschanicum Petr. [unknown]
  • Cnicus nakaianus H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Cirsium senile Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium japonicum villosum Kadota [unknown]

Description

Cirsium japonicum (also called Japanese Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with lobed leaves and purple flowers. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium japonicum for. arakii (Kitam.) Kitam.
Cirsium japonicum var. vestitum Kitam.
Cirsium japonicum var. maackii (Maxim.) Matsum.
Cirsium japonicum var. diabolicum (Kitam.) Kadota
Cirsium japonicum var. maritimum Konta & Katsuy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium japonicum is a yellow disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium japonicum is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Cirsium japonicum

Cirsium japonicum is native to Japan and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Cirsium japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium japonicum?

Cirsium japonicum

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium japonicum?

Woodlands and grasslands in Japan

What is the flowering period of Cirsium japonicum?

Late spring to early 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,

References