Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araneosus
ID:
126807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazkov

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 33: 228 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126136

Common Names

  • Spider Echinops
  • Spider Globe Thistle
  • Spider Thistle

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Description

Echinops araneosus (also called 'Spider Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, where it is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and spiny, globular heads.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops araneosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops araneosus is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops araneosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the clumps. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Echinops araneosus

Echinops araneosus is native to Turkey and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Echinops araneosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops araneosus?

Echinops araneosus

What is the common name of Echinops araneosus?

Spidery Echinops

What is the habitat of Echinops araneosus?

It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Echinops genus

Echinops chardini, Echinops albicaulis, Echinops maracandicus, Echinops tournefortii, Echinops erioceras, Echinops mosulensis, Echinops kazerunensis, Echinops wakhanicus, Echinops mandavillei, Echinops chlorophyllus, Echinops raddeanus, Echinops sintenisii, Echinops hispidus, Echinops fastigiatus, Echinops ilicifolius, Echinops macrophyllus, Echinops tricholepis, Echinops yemenicus, Echinops cornigerus, Echinops pubisquameus, Echinops malacophyllus, Echinops grijsii, Echinops amoenus, Echinops lasiolepis, Echinops sabzevarensis, Echinops tenuisectus, Echinops freitagii, Echinops longipenicillatus, Echinops guineensis, Echinops dagestanicus, Echinops chorassanicus, Echinops dasyanthus, Echinops ritro, Echinops opacifolius, Echinops heteromorphus, Echinops hussonii, Echinops saissanicus, Echinops faucicola, Echinops kermanshahanicus, Echinops registanicus, Echinops avajensis, Echinops robustus, Echinops abuzinadianus, Echinops austro-iranicus, Echinops kasakorum, Echinops pachyphyllus, Echinops gracilis, Echinops psammophilus, Echinops longisetus, Echinops echinatus,

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-87185: Based on the initial data import
Georgiy A. Lazkov (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazkov' in the authors string.