Cirsium rivulare
Cirsium rivulare, commonly known as the Dragon's Blood Thistle, is a striking perennial valued for its dramatic, deep-red flower heads. Thriving in damp, marshy habitats, this resilient plant offers unique aesthetic appeal. While primarily ornamental, its robust presence in wetland ecosystems highlights its significant role in supporting local biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Cirsium rivulare
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Cirsium rivulare, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under 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 by various names across different regions, is referred to as csermelyaszat in Hungarian, while in German it is called Bach-Kratzdistel. In French-speaking areas, it is known as Cirse des ruisseaux, and in Poland, it goes by the name Ostrożeń łąkowy. Additionally, in Sweden, this species is commonly called Bäcktistel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | csermelyaszat | Wikidata |
| de | Bach-Kratzdistel | Wikidata |
| fr | Cirse des ruisseaux | Wikidata |
| pl | Ostrożeń łąkowy | Wikidata |
| sv | Bäcktistel | Wikidata |
| ru | Бодяк ручейный | Wikidata |
| cs | pcháč potoční | Wikidata |
| be | бадзяк рачны | Wikidata |
| fi | puro-ohdake | Wikidata |
| sk | Pichliač potočný | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions in the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range includes Great Britain and Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also present in Germany. Furthermore, it can be located within the territories of Austria. Finally, its distribution extends through the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| 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 |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cirsium rivulare has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cirsium rivulare 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |