Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacaitae
ID:
33194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 64: 456, hybr. (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032523



Common Names

  • Cirsium Lacaitae
  • Lacaita's Thistle
  • Lacaita Thistle


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Description

Cirsium lacaitae (also called Lacaita's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The flowers are pink and have a single head of ray florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium lacaitae has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium lacaitae has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium lacaitae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Cirsium lacaitae

Cirsium lacaitae can be found in Spain.

Cirsium lacaitae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium lacaitae?

Cirsium lacaitae

What is the common name of Cirsium lacaitae?

Lacaita's Thistle

What is the distribution of Cirsium lacaitae?

Found in Spain

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-13145: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.