Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valentinum
ID:
75319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Porta

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Atti Imp. Regia Accad. Rovereto ix. 1891 (1892) 38.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074648



Common Names

  • Valentine Thistle
  • Valentine's Thistle
  • Valentin's Thistle


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Description

Cirsium valentinum (also called the Valencia Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium valentinum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium valentinum is a pink-purple thistle head, with many florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium valentinum is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium valentinum

Cirsium valentinum can be found in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.

Cirsium valentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium valentinum?

Cirsium valentinum

What is the common name of Cirsium valentinum?

Valentine Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium valentinum?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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-31365: Based on the initial data import
Pietro Porta (1832-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porta' in the authors string.