Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borae
ID:
1322786

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Vural

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49(1-2): 97 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335240



Common Names

  • Echinops borae
  • Bora's Echinops
  • Bora's Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops borae (also called Bora's Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Turkey, and it is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops borae is an attractive flowering plant with delicate white and blue flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping for its attractive blooms and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops borae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops borae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Echinops borae

Echinops borae is native to Turkey and can be found in the wild in this region.

Echinops borae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops borae?

Echinops borae

What is the common name of Echinops borae?

Bora's globe-thistle

What is the origin of Echinops borae?

Turkey

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

Cem Vural (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Vural' in the authors string.