Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorophyllus
ID:
5114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 97: 243 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004443



Common Names

  • Chlorophyll Echinops
  • Green Globe Thistle
  • Green Echinops


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Description

Echinops chlorophyllus (also called Green Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small blue flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops chlorophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its leaves are also used as a vegetable and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops chlorophyllus is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops chlorophyllus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Echinops chlorophyllus

Echinops chlorophyllus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Echinops chlorophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops chlorophyllus?

Echinops chlorophyllus

What is the common name of Echinops chlorophyllus?

Green Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops chlorophyllus?

Echinops chlorophyllus is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands in Europe and North America.

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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