Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrakii
ID:
117801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kozl. & Woronow ex Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 189 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117130



Common Names

  • Petraki's Thistle
  • Petraki Thistle
  • Petraki's Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium petrakii (also called Petraki's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium petrakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium petrakii is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium petrakii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done through division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cirsium petrakii

Cirsium petrakii is found in the mountains of Greece.

Cirsium petrakii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium petrakii?

Cirsium petrakii

What is the common name of Cirsium petrakii?

Petraki's Thistle

What is the typical habitat of Cirsium petrakii?

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

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Yury Nikolaevitch Voronov (1874-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woronow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195827-1: Based on the initial data import