Species:
tenuipedunculatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kadota
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 19(2): 46 (1993) (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118933
Common Names
- Thistle
- Plume Thistle
- Narrow-peduncled Thistle
Description
Cirsium tenuipedunculatum (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium tenuipedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium tenuipedunculatum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium tenuipedunculatum is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn, but they need to be kept moist and cool.
Where to Find Cirsium tenuipedunculatum
Cirsium tenuipedunculatum can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Cirsium tenuipedunculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium tenuipedunculatum?
Cirsium tenuipedunculatum
What is the family of Cirsium tenuipedunculatum?
Asteraceae
Where is Cirsium tenuipedunculatum native to?
Europe
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,
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Abrotanella linearis,
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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,
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Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
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Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
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Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
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Achillea sieheana,
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