Atractylis echinops - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinops
ID:
51824
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051153
Common Names
- Atractylis echinops
- Echinops Atractylis
- Echinops Bur-reed
Searching for Atractylis echinops? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atractylis echinops (also called Spiny Star-Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Atractylis echinops is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its roots are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and kidney problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atractylis echinops is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.
Searching for Atractylis echinops? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atractylis echinops is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is not very drought tolerant and will need regular watering during dry spells. It can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Atractylis echinops
Atractylis echinops is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Italy, and Spain.
Atractylis echinops FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atractylis echinops?
Atractylis echinops
What is the common name of Atractylis echinops?
Spiny Globe Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Atractylis echinops?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Atractylis genus
Atractylis phaeolepis, Atractylis aristata, Atractylis yemensis, Atractylis delicatula, Atractylis serratuloides, Atractylis delvarii, Atractylis sojakii, Atractylis cancellata, Atractylis echinops, Atractylis spinosa, Atractylis serratuloides, Atractylis babelii, Atractylis prolifera, Atractylis cryptocephala, Atractylis kentrophylloides, Atractylis phazaniae, Atractylis polycephala, Atractylis humilis, Atractylis serrata, Atractylis arbuscula, Atractylis arabica, Atractylis preauxiana, Atractylis carduus, Atractylis boulosii, Atractylis echinata, Atractylis mernephthae, Atractylis auranitica, Atractylis caerulea, Atractylis caespitosa, Atractylis tutinii,
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-149699: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.