Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skutchii
ID:
7066

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 357 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006395

Common Names

  • Cirsium skutchii
  • Skutch's Thistle
  • Skutch Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium skutchii (also called Skutch's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium skutchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium skutchii is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium skutchii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity. Division can be done in early spring or fall and should be done every three to four years.

Where to Find Cirsium skutchii

Cirsium skutchii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and arid grasslands.

Cirsium skutchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium skutchii?

Cirsium skutchii

What type of plant is Cirsium skutchii?

It is a perennial herb.

Where is Cirsium skutchii found?

It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-106164: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.