Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 34: 114 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019604
Common Names
- Uetsu Thistle
- Thistle
- Cirsium Uetsuense
Description
Cirsium uetsuense (also called Uetsu Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium uetsuense is a plant native to Japan. It is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cirsium uetsuense for. albiflorum Kadota
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium uetsuense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium uetsuense can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Cirsium uetsuense
Cirsium uetsuense is native to Japan.
Cirsium uetsuense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium uetsuense?
Cirsium uetsuense
What type of plant is Cirsium uetsuense?
Cirsium uetsuense is a flowering plant.
Where does Cirsium uetsuense grow?
Cirsium uetsuense grows in Japan.
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,