Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xenogenum
ID:
32497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 299 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031826



Common Names

  • Xenogen Cirsium
  • Xenogen Thistle
  • Xenogen's Thistle


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Description

Cirsium xenogenum (also called the Mexican Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 m, with a woody stem and long, spiny leaves. It prefers to grow in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium xenogenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium xenogenum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium xenogenum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cirsium xenogenum

Cirsium xenogenum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic Forest, and the Cerrado.

Cirsium xenogenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium xenogenum?

Cirsium xenogenum

What is the common name of Cirsium xenogenum?

Alien Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium xenogenum?

Open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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-130771: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.