Cirsium canum
Cirsium canum, commonly known as the yellow thistle, is a striking perennial herb native to North America. Characterized by its vibrant, golden-yellow flower heads and prickly foliage, this plant plays a vital role in local ecosystems, providing essential nectar for pollinators while offering unique ethnobotanical potential in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Cirsium canum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it falls under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Cirsium as the species Cirsium canum.
| 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 canum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Bulgaria, it is called кучешка паламида, while in Poland, it is known as Ostrożeń siwy. Moving through Sweden, it is called Bantistel, and in the Czech Republic, it is identified as pcháč šedý. Additionally, in Hungary, the plant is commonly referred to as szürke aszat.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | кучешка паламида | Wikidata |
| pl | Ostrożeń siwy | Wikidata |
| sv | Bantistel | Wikidata |
| cs | pcháč šedý | Wikidata |
| hu | szürke aszat | Wikidata |
| fi | harmo-ohdake | Wikidata |
| sk | Pichliač sivý | Wikidata |
| sl | sivi osat | Wikidata |
| mk | кучешка паламида | Wikidata |
| es | Cirsium louisii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found inhabiting various landscapes across Germany and Austria. The species also extends its range through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches into the central region of Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cirsium canum has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, apigenin-7-glucoside, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cirsium canum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Gram-positive bacteria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |