Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tolucanum
ID:
74831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 27(2): 245 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074160



Common Names

  • Toluca Thistle
  • Mexican Thistle
  • Mexican Plumeless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus tolucanus B.L.Rob. & Seaton [unknown]

Description

Cirsium tolucanum (also called Toluca Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a silvery-green foliage and produces purple flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium tolucanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium tolucanum is yellow and has a diameter of 5-7cm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 2mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium tolucanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot with moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cirsium tolucanum

Cirsium tolucanum is native to the Toluca Valley of Mexico.

Cirsium tolucanum FAQ

What are the characteristics of Cirsium tolucanum?

Cirsium tolucanum is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are pinnately lobed, with entire margins and acute apices. The flower heads are solitary, with white ray florets and yellow disc florets.

What is the habitat of Cirsium tolucanum?

Cirsium tolucanum is found in dry grasslands, open woods, and rocky slopes in Europe, from France to the Caucasus.

What is the flowering period of Cirsium tolucanum?

Cirsium tolucanum flowers from May to August.

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-30891: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.