Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisquamatum
ID:
80757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 1: 150 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080086



Common Names

  • Thistle
  • Nodding Thistle
  • Slender Thistle


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Description

Cirsium tenuisquamatum (also called Slender Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in disturbed areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium tenuisquamatum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium tenuisquamatum is a white to pink thistle-like flower head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium tenuisquamatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Cirsium tenuisquamatum

Cirsium tenuisquamatum is native to the United States and is found in the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.

Cirsium tenuisquamatum FAQ

What are the common names of Cirsium tenuisquamatum?

Common names of Cirsium tenuisquamatum include slender thistle, slender thistle-mallow, and slender thistlemallow.

What is the range of Cirsium tenuisquamatum?

Cirsium tenuisquamatum is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

What is the growth habit of Cirsium tenuisquamatum?

Cirsium tenuisquamatum is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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-36652: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.