Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinellum
ID:
125959

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 6(2): 395 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125288



Common Names

  • Pectinell Thistle
  • Prickly Thistle
  • Prickly Pectinell


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Description

Cirsium pectinellum (also called Marsh Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in spines. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium pectinellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium pectinellum is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium pectinellum is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium pectinellum

Cirsium pectinellum is native to Europe and can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands.

Cirsium pectinellum FAQ

What type of plant is Cirsium pectinellum?

Cirsium pectinellum is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family.

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium pectinellum?

Cirsium pectinellum is native to Europe, where it is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

What is the scientific name of Cirsium pectinellum?

The scientific name of Cirsium pectinellum is Cirsium pectinellum.

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-86368: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.