Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 239 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661898
Common Names
- Echinophora spinosa
- Spiny Echinophora
- Spiny-Leaved Echinophora
Description
Echinophora spinosa (also called Spiny Echinophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has yellow flowers with yellow centers. It has long, narrow leaves and a spiny stem.
Uses & Benefits
Echinophora spinosa is a species of cactus native to South America. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinophora spinosa is white with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinophora spinosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Echinophora spinosa
Echinophora spinosa is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
Echinophora spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinophora spinosa?
Echinophora spinosa
What is the common name of Echinophora spinosa?
Spiny Echinophora
What is the natural habitat of Echinophora spinosa?
It is native to Iran and Turkey
Species in the Echinophora genus
Echinophora chrysantha,
Echinophora cinerea,
Echinophora lamondiana,
Echinophora orientalis,
Echinophora platyloba,
Echinophora scabra,
Echinophora spinosa,
Echinophora tenuifolia,
Echinophora tournefortii,
Echinophora trichophylla,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,