Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
libanoticum
ID:
39968

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 647 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039297



Common Names

  • Lebanese Thistle
  • Lebanon Thistle
  • Lebanese Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium uliginosum Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cirsium apiculatum apiculatum [unknown]
  • Cirsium libanoticum libanoticum [unknown]
  • Cirsium libanoticum lycaonicum (Boiss. & Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cirsium libanoticum libanoticum [unknown]

Description

Cirsium libanoticum (also called Lebanon thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium libanoticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium libanoticum sub. arachnoideum P.H.Davis & Parris
Cirsium libanoticum sub. lycaonicum (Boiss. & Heldr.) P.H.Davis & Parris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium libanoticum is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium libanoticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary but can help to keep the plant tidy.

Where to Find Cirsium libanoticum

Cirsium libanoticum is native to Lebanon and can be found in rocky slopes and grasslands.

Cirsium libanoticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium libanoticum?

Cirsium libanoticum

What is the common name of Cirsium libanoticum?

Lebanese Thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium libanoticum?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands

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,