Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatus
ID:
88426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 11(2): 209 (-211; fig. 3) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087755

Common Names

  • Crypsoides Plantain
  • Crypsoides Plantago
  • Crypsoides Fleawort

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Description

Echinops delicatus (also called 'Delicate Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with alternate, ovate leaves and small, blue flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils, and in open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops delicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops delicatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops delicatus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Echinops delicatus

Echinops delicatus is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands.

Echinops delicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops delicatus?

Echinops delicatus

What is the natural habitat of Echinops delicatus?

Echinops delicatus is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Echinops delicatus?

Echinops delicatus is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

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,