Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
echinata
ID:
117528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 274 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116857



Common Names

  • Echinata Atractylis
  • Echinata Atractylis Plant
  • Echinata Atractylis Flower


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Synonyms

  • Atractylis diffusa Coss. [unknown]

Description

Atractylis echinata (also called spiny atractylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has small yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas, such as coastal dunes and limestone outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylis echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atractylis echinata is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylis echinata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist soil. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Atractylis echinata

Atractylis echinata is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Atractylis echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractylis echinata?

Atractylis echinata

What is the common name of Atractylis echinata?

Spiny Star Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Atractylis echinata?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-78239: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.