Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudobracteosum
ID:
91932

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis & Parris

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 419 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091261



Common Names

  • Cirsium pseudobracteosum
  • False-Bracted Thistle
  • False-Bracted Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium pseudobracteosum (also called False Bracted Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium pseudobracteosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium pseudobracteosum is a yellow-white composite flower head with a large number of small tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium pseudobracteosum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly alkaline. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cirsium pseudobracteosum

Cirsium pseudobracteosum is native to North America, and is found in the eastern and western parts of the continent.

Cirsium pseudobracteosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium pseudobracteosum?

Cirsium pseudobracteosum

What is the common name of Cirsium pseudobracteosum?

False Bracted Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium pseudobracteosum?

It is found in dry stony places in the mountains of Central Asia

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-47530: 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.