Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhabdotolepis
ID:
38207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 1924-25, n. s. Pt. 2, 49 (192

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037536



Common Names

  • Cirsium rhabdotolepis
  • Rough Thistle
  • Roughleaf Thistle


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Description

Cirsium rhabdotolepis (also called thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a purple flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium rhabdotolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium rhabdotolepis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a single yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium rhabdotolepis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cirsium rhabdotolepis

Cirsium rhabdotolepis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and grasslands.

Cirsium rhabdotolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium rhabdotolepis?

Cirsium rhabdotolepis

What is the common name of Cirsium rhabdotolepis?

Rough-leaved thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium rhabdotolepis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,