Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sidi-guinii
ID:
116704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau & Font Quer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
in Font Quer, Iter Marocc. No. 458 [1930]. 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116033



Common Names

  • Cirsium sidi-guinii
  • Sidi-guinii Thistle
  • Sidi-guinii Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium sidi-guinii (also called Sidi-Guinii Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It has purple daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of about 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium sidi-guinii is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium sidi-guinii is a single, white-pink, thistle-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a white-gray pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium sidi-guinii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Cirsium sidi-guinii

Cirsium sidi-guinii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Cirsium sidi-guinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium sidi-guinii?

Cirsium sidi-guinii

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium sidi-guinii?

It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

What are the uses of Cirsium sidi-guinii?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.

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

Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196002-1: Based on the initial data import