Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tashiroi
ID:
122149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Compos. Nov. Jap. : 14 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121478



Common Names

  • Tashiro's Thistle
  • Tashiro Thistle
  • Tashiro's Cirsium


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium tashiroi tashiroi [unknown]

Description

Cirsium tashiroi (also called 'Japanese Thistle' and 'Japanese Thistle Bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow daisy-like flowers and feathery, grey-green foliage. It is native to Japan and is found growing in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium tashiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium tashiroi var. hidaense (Kitam.) Kadota

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium tashiroi is a pinkish-purple thistle, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and spiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium tashiroi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cirsium tashiroi

Cirsium tashiroi is native to Japan and can be found in open, grassy areas such as meadows and pastures.

Cirsium tashiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium tashiroi?

Cirsium tashiroi

What is the common name of Cirsium tashiroi?

Tashiro's thistle

What is the growth habit of Cirsium tashiroi?

It is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves and small white flowers

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-82696: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.