Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leducei
ID:
14790

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) H.Lév.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
41 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014119



Common Names

  • Cirsium Leducei
  • Leducei Cirsium
  • Leduce's Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium lineare subintegrifolium Petr. [unknown]
  • Cnicus leducii Franch. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium leducei (also called Leduce's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a thick, woody stem and is covered in spiny leaves. The flowers are purple and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium leducei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium leducei is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium leducei is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the rootstock can also be used. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cirsium leducei

Cirsium leducei is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Cirsium leducei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium leducei?

Cirsium leducei

What is the family of Cirsium leducei?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cirsium leducei?

Ledu's Thistle

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-113651: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.