Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microspicatum
ID:
95113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 44: 535 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094442



Common Names

  • Cirsium microspicatum
  • Microspicatum Cirsium
  • Small-Spiked Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium microspicatum microspicatum [unknown]
  • Cirsium microspicatum microspicatum [unknown]

Description

Cirsium microspicatum (also called Microspicatum Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has small, linear leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium microspicatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium microspicatum has small white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium microspicatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Dig up the clumps, divide them into smaller sections and replant them in a sunny location.

Where to Find Cirsium microspicatum

Cirsium microspicatum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Cirsium microspicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium microspicatum?

Cirsium microspicatum

What is the common name of Cirsium microspicatum?

Small-spiked Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium microspicatum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-50642: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.