Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaub. & Spach
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 3: 50 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661901
Common Names
- Echinophora tournefortii
- Tournefort's Echinophora
- Tournefort's Echinophora
Description
Echinophora tournefortii (also called Tournefort's 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 Tournefort stem.
Uses & Benefits
Echinophora tournefortii 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 tournefortii 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 tournefortii 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 tournefortii
Echinophora tournefortii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
Echinophora tournefortii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinophora tournefortii?
Echinophora tournefortii
What is the common name of Echinophora tournefortii?
Tournefort's Echinophora
What is the natural habitat of Echinophora tournefortii?
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,