Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
svaneticum
ID:
136324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2, 2: 20 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135653



Common Names

  • Cirsium svaneticum
  • Svanetian Thistle
  • Svanetian Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium svaneticum (also called Svanetian Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium svaneticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium svaneticum is yellow and has a bright yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium svaneticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall, when the soil is moist. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once established, the plant will require little maintenance.

Where to Find Cirsium svaneticum

Cirsium svaneticum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and steppes.

Cirsium svaneticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium svaneticum?

Cirsium svaneticum

What is the common name of Cirsium svaneticum?

Svanetian thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium svaneticum?

It is found in mountain meadows, pastures, and grassy slopes in the Caucasus region

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-96394: Based on the initial data import
Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.