Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mazanderanicum
ID:
128952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr. in Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 97: 247 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128281



Common Names

  • Mazanderanicum Cirsium
  • Cirsium Mazanderanicum
  • Mazanderanicum's Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium mazanderanicum (also called Mazanderan Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an upright habit and produces purple flowers. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium mazanderanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium mazanderanicum is a white to pale pink thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and spiny, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium mazanderanicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It should be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cirsium mazanderanicum

Cirsium mazanderanicum is native to Iran and can be found in Mazandaran province.

Cirsium mazanderanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium mazanderanicum?

Cirsium mazanderanicum

What is the common name of Cirsium mazanderanicum?

Mazanderan thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium mazanderanicum?

Dry grasslands and steppes

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

Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195672-1: Based on the initial data import