Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Helv. v. 202 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018129
Common Names
- Spatulate Thistle
- Cirsium spathulatum
- Spatulate Cirsium
Synonyms
- Carduus ciliatus Vill. [unknown]
- Cnicus eriophorus Juss. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cirsium morettianum Nyman [unknown]
- Cnicus spathulatus Moretti [unknown]
- Cnicus eriophorus spathulatus (Moretti) Arcang. [unknown]
- Cirsium eriophorum spathulatum (Moretti) Ces. [unknown]
- Cirsium eriophorum spathulatum (Moretti) Nyman [deprecated]
Description
Cirsium spathulatum (also called Spatulate Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium spathulatum is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a central disc of yellow. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium spathulatum is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall.
Where to Find Cirsium spathulatum
Cirsium spathulatum is found in the western United States and Canada.
Cirsium spathulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium spathulatum?
Cirsium spathulatum
What is the common name of Cirsium spathulatum?
Spatulate thistle
What is the habitat of Cirsium spathulatum?
Cirsium spathulatum is found in moist meadows, open woods, and streambanks.
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,