Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinuliferum
ID:
1319394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) Kadota

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Mus. Nat. Sci., Tokyo, B. 35(1): 47 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331848



Common Names

  • Cirsium spinuliferum
  • Spiny Thistle
  • Spiny Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium spinuliferum (also called Spiny thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves with spiny margins and solitary flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium spinuliferum is a white to pale pink thistle-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium spinuliferum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Where to Find Cirsium spinuliferum

Cirsium spinuliferum is native to Japan and can be found in the Shikoku region of Ehime Prefecture.

Cirsium spinuliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium spinuliferum?

Cirsium spinuliferum

What is the common name of Cirsium spinuliferum?

Spinuliferous Thistle

What is the family of Cirsium spinuliferum?

Asteraceae

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

Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Yuichi Kadota (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kadota' in the authors string.