Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrum
ID:
32937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Bonnet & Barratte

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Expl. Sci. Tunisie, Cat. Pl. : 238 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032266



Common Names

  • Cirsium scabrum
  • Rough Thistle
  • Scabrous Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium giganteum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cirsium gigas Ucria [unknown]
  • Cnicus giganteus Willd. [unknown]
  • Carduus giganteus Desf. [unknown]
  • Carduus scaber Poir. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium scabrum (also called Rough Cirsium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with pink flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium scabrum is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium scabrum is a white-pink with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium scabrum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the stem in well-draining soil and water it regularly. The plant will start to produce new roots and shoots in a few weeks.

Where to Find Cirsium scabrum

Cirsium scabrum is native to the British Isles and can be found in areas with moist and cool climates such as Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.

Cirsium scabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium scabrum?

Cirsium scabrum

What is the common name of Cirsium scabrum?

Scabrous Thistle

Where is Cirsium scabrum found?

Cirsium scabrum is found in Europe and North America

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-131200: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Edmond Bonnet (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonnet' in the authors string.
Gustave Barratte (1857-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratte' in the authors string.