Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cirsioides
ID:
77891

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 499 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077220



Common Names

  • Cullumia cirsioides
  • Cullumia
  • Cirsioides


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Synonyms

  • Cullumia cirsioides cirsioides [unknown]

Description

Cullumia cirsioides (also called 'Cirsium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cullumia cirsioides is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cullumia cirsioides is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white-tipped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cullumia cirsioides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they must be sown in a cold frame in autumn.

Where to Find Cullumia cirsioides

Cullumia cirsioides is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 2,000 to 4,000 meters.

Cullumia cirsioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cullumia cirsioides?

Cullumia cirsioides

What are the common names of Cullumia cirsioides?

Cullumia cirsioides is commonly known as woolly-stemmed cullumia.

What is the distribution of Cullumia cirsioides?

Cullumia cirsioides is native to the mountains of western North America.

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