Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
90560

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 526 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089889



Common Names

  • Echinops cephalotes
  • Woolly Globe Thistle
  • Woolly Echinops


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Synonyms

  • Echinops candidus Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Echinops cephalotes (also called Spiny globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops cephalotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops cephalotes has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops cephalotes is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in a sunny, well-drained location. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinops cephalotes

Echinops cephalotes can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Echinops cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops cephalotes?

Echinops cephalotes

What is the family of Echinops cephalotes?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Echinops cephalotes?

Globe thistle

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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