Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrox
ID:
29482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 32(2): 117 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028811



Common Names

  • Echinops atrox
  • Hairy Globe Thistle
  • Hairy Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops atrox (also called 'Hairy Globe-thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America, and is found in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops atrox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops atrox has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops atrox can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinops atrox

Echinops atrox is native to Europe and can be found in grassy fields.

Echinops atrox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops atrox?

Echinops atrox

What is the common name of Echinops atrox?

Hairy globe thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops atrox?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-127844: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.