Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
remotifolium
ID:
92065

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 655. 1838 [1837 publ. early Jan 1838]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091394



Common Names

  • Remotifolium Cirsium
  • Cirsium remotifolium
  • Thistle Cirsium


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium stenolepidum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cnicus remotifolius A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cirsium remotifolium remotifolium [unknown]
  • Carduus remotifolius Hook. [unknown]
  • Cirsium remotifolium remotifolium [unknown]

Description

Cirsium remotifolium (also called Remote-leaved Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the western United States. It has purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium remotifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium remotifolium var. odontolepis Petr.
Cirsium remotifolium var. rivulare Jeps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium remotifolium has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium remotifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Cirsium remotifolium

Cirsium remotifolium is found in the western United States.

Cirsium remotifolium FAQ

What type of soil does Cirsium remotifolium prefer?

Cirsium remotifolium prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Cirsium remotifolium?

Cirsium remotifolium prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Cirsium remotifolium?

Cirsium remotifolium prefers full sun to partial shade.

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