Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cervicornis
ID:
73356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 214 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072685



Common Names

  • Spiny Globe Thistle
  • Echinops cervicornis
  • Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops cervicornis (also called 'African Globe Thistle', 'Globe Thistle' and 'Blue Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has a single, erect stem with spiny leaves and a large, globular, blue flower head. It is found in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops cervicornis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops cervicornis has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops cervicornis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also susceptible to slugs and snails.

Where to Find Echinops cervicornis

Echinops cervicornis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Middle East.

Echinops cervicornis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops cervicornis?

Echinops cervicornis

What is the common name of Echinops cervicornis?

Spiny Globe Thistle

What is the growth habit of Echinops cervicornis?

Echinops cervicornis is an upright, clump-forming perennial

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,