Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richterianum
ID:
17549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillot

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 27(Sess. Extraord.): li (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016878



Common Names

  • Richter's Thistle
  • Caucasian Thistle
  • Richter Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium corbariense corbariense [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum richterianum (Gillot) Nyman [unknown]
  • Cirsium turbinatum H.J.Coste [unknown]

Description

Cirsium richterianum (also called Richter's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium richterianum is an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make a dye. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium richterianum sub. richterianum
Cirsium richterianum sub. costae (Sennen & Pau) Talavera & Valdés
Cirsium richterianum sub. giraudiasii (Sennen & Pau) Talavera & Valdés

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium richterianum is a thistle-like flower head, with a pinkish-purple color. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium richterianum is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cirsium richterianum

Cirsium richterianum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, and Iran.

Cirsium richterianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium richterianum?

Cirsium richterianum

What is the common name of Cirsium richterianum?

Richter's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium richterianum?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats

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