Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornigerus
ID:
9576

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 525 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008905



Common Names

  • Echinops
  • Cornigerus Echinops
  • Echinops Cornigerus


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Synonyms

  • Echinops polygraphus Czerniak. [unknown]
  • Echinops coriarius C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Echinops polygraphus Tschern. [unknown]

Description

Echinops cornigerus (also called Horned globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops cornigerus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops cornigerus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops cornigerus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Echinops cornigerus

Echinops cornigerus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Echinops cornigerus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops cornigerus?

Echinops cornigerus

What is the common name of Echinops cornigerus?

Cornigerous Echinops

What is the natural habitat of Echinops cornigerus?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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,