Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poluninii
ID:
66372

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis & Parris

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 318 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065701



Common Names

  • Polunin's Thistle
  • Polunin's Cirsium
  • Polunin's Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium poluninii (also called Polunin's Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has large purple flowers and spiny, thistle-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium poluninii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium poluninii is a pinkish-purple thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, green, and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium poluninii is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Cirsium poluninii

Cirsium poluninii is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Cirsium poluninii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium poluninii?

Cirsium poluninii

What is the common name of Cirsium poluninii?

Polunin's Thistle

What is the native range of Cirsium poluninii?

Europe

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-22603: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
Barbara Sydney Parris (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parris' in the authors string.