Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendulum
ID:
27697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 650 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027026



Common Names

  • Pendulum Cirsium
  • Cirsium Pendulum
  • Cirsium Pendulum


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Description

Cirsium pendulum (also called nodding thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m, with a single stem and spiny leaves. Its flowers are purple and its fruits are small, dry achenes. It is found in open, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium pendulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium pendulum for. albiflorum (Makino) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium pendulum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium pendulum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cirsium pendulum

Cirsium pendulum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in meadows and grasslands.

Cirsium pendulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium pendulum?

Cirsium pendulum

What are the common uses of Cirsium pendulum?

Cirsium pendulum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium pendulum?

Cirsium pendulum is native to Europe, and is found in temperate and subtropical regions.

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-126120: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.