Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waldsteinii
ID:
116865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 9: 84, in adnot. (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116194



Common Names

  • Waldstein's Thistle
  • Waldstein's Plume Thistle
  • Waldstein's Cirsium


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Synonyms

  • Carduus pauciflorus Lam. [unknown]
  • Cnicus pauciflorus Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd. [deprecated]
  • Cirsium pauciflorum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cnicus pauciflorus Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Carduus pauciflorus Pers. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium waldsteinii (also called 'Waldstein's thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers with a single petal. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium waldsteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium waldsteinii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium waldsteinii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a full sun position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in the spring when the new growth is just starting to appear.

Where to Find Cirsium waldsteinii

Cirsium waldsteinii is native to the mountains of Central Europe and can be found in rocky areas, meadows, and alpine pastures.

Cirsium waldsteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium waldsteinii?

Cirsium waldsteinii

What is the common name of Cirsium waldsteinii?

Waldstein's thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium waldsteinii?

Mountain slopes, meadows, and pastures

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-77602: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.