Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhizocephalum
ID:
118717

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 70 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118046



Common Names

  • Thistlehead Cirsium
  • Bull Thistle
  • Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium grumosum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cirsium frickii Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cirsium esculentum caucasicum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cirsium rhizocephalum rhizocephalum [unknown]
  • Cirsium rhizocephalum frickii (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Cirsium rhizocephalum sinuatum (Boiss.) P.H.Davis & Parris [unknown]
  • Cirsium rhizocephalum rhizocephalum [unknown]
  • Cirsium rhizocephalum sinuatum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cirsium esculentum caucasicum (C.A.Mey.) Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium esculentum frickii (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Petr. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium rhizocephalum (also called Root-headed Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with purple flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium rhizocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium rhizocephalum has purple, thistle-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium rhizocephalum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cirsium rhizocephalum

Cirsium rhizocephalum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cirsium rhizocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium rhizocephalum?

Cirsium rhizocephalum

What is the common name of Cirsium rhizocephalum?

Root-headed Thistle

What is the flowering season of Cirsium rhizocephalum?

June to August

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-79392: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.