Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chloroleucus
ID:
34615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 62 (1955).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033944



Common Names

  • White Globe Thistle
  • Echinops
  • Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops chloroleucus (also called green-white globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows in rocky places and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops chloroleucus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops chloroleucus is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops chloroleucus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Echinops chloroleucus

Echinops chloroleucus is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Echinops chloroleucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops chloroleucus?

Echinops chloroleucus

What is the common name of Echinops chloroleucus?

Chloroleucus Globe Thistle

What type of plant is Echinops chloroleucus?

Echinops chloroleucus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

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