Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
137914

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. : 636 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137243



Common Names

  • Cirsium mexicanum
  • Mexican Thistle
  • Mexican Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium costaricensis Klatt ex T.Durand & Piit. [unknown]
  • Cirsium portoricense Petr. [unknown]
  • Cnicus costaricensis Pol. [unknown]
  • Carduus mexicanus Moric. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cirsium costaricense Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium mexicanum mexicanum [unknown]
  • Cnicus portoricensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Carduus mexicanus Greene [unknown]
  • Cirsium mexicanum bracteatum Petr. [unknown]
  • Cnicus mexicanus Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium mexicanum (also called Mexican thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has spiny, ovate leaves and pinkish-purple flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat skin infections, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium mexicanum has white flowers with a diameter of about 4 cm. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are thin and have a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium mexicanum is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year.

Where to Find Cirsium mexicanum

Cirsium mexicanum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.

Cirsium mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium mexicanum?

Cirsium mexicanum

What is the common name of Cirsium mexicanum?

Mexican Thistle

What is the origin of Cirsium mexicanum?

North America

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