Cirsium arvense
Corn thistle
Cirsium arvense, commonly known as creeping thistle, is a resilient perennial herb found across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Renowned for its prickly foliage and vibrant purple flower heads, this plant holds traditional significance in herbal medicine, where its various parts are utilized for their potential therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Cirsium arvense
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cirsium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cirsium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cirsium arvense, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In French, it is referred to as Cirse des champs, while in Chinese, it is called 丝路蓟. It is known as Баҫыу билсәне in Bashkir, calcida in Catalan, and is called Acker-Kratzdistel in German.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Cirse des champs | Wikidata |
| zh | 丝路蓟 | Wikidata |
| ba | Баҫыу билсәне | Wikidata |
| ca | calcida | Wikidata |
| de | Acker-Kratzdistel | Wikidata |
| da | Ager-Tidsel | Wikidata |
| cs | pcháč rolní | Wikidata |
| fi | pelto-ohdake | Wikidata |
| pnb | لے | Wikidata |
| ru | бодяк полевой | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its distribution also extends to the islands of Føroyaar and Iceland. Additionally, the species is well-established throughout Great Britain. Together, these locations highlight its ability to thrive in various Northern European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as creeping thistle, utilizes its leaves as a primary structural and physiological component. The leaves are typically large, deeply lobed, and characterized by prickly or spiny margins, which serve as a natural defense mechanism against herbivores. These leaves are arranged alternately along the stem and play a crucial role in photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to fuel the plant's rapid growth and spreading via its extensive rhizome system.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cirsium arvense has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sodium picolinate, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sodium picolinate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cirsium arvense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cirsium arvense has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |