Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candelabrum
ID:
77771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Candollea 29(1): 132 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077100

Common Names

  • Echinops candelabrum
  • Globe Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle

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Description

Echinops candelabrum (also called 'Candelabra thistle', 'Candelabra thistle', 'Candelabra thistle' among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops candelabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops candelabrum is a small, star-shaped flower with blue-purple petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with long stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops candelabrum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in spring or autumn. For division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist but well-draining soil.

Where to Find Echinops candelabrum

Echinops candelabrum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey. It is often found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Echinops candelabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops candelabrum?

Echinops candelabrum

What are the common names of Echinops candelabrum?

Candelabra Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops candelabrum?

Echinops candelabrum is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows

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,

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