Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 12: n.º 3 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661902
Common Names
- Echinophora trichophylla
- Hairy Echinophora
- Hairy-Leaved Echinophora
Synonyms
- Echinophora radians Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Echinophora trichophylla (also called Hairy 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 hairy stem.
Uses & Benefits
Echinophora trichophylla is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinophora trichophylla 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 trichophylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and the clumps divided into smaller sections, each with a few roots attached. These sections should then be replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Echinophora trichophylla
Echinophora trichophylla is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
Echinophora trichophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinophora trichophylla?
Echinophora trichophylla
What is the common name of Echinophora trichophylla?
Hairy-leaved Echinophora
What is the natural habitat of Echinophora trichophylla?
Echinophora trichophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of South America
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,