Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
endotrichus
ID:
47194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Candollea 29(1): 129 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046523

Common Names

  • Endotrich Echinops
  • Endotrich Globe Thistle
  • Endotrich Globe Flower

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Description

Echinops endotrichus (also called Hairy Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has an upright habit with small, hairy leaves and blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops endotrichus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating digestive and respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops endotrichus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops endotrichus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to space the plants 18-24 inches apart.

Where to Find Echinops endotrichus

Echinops endotrichus is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sandy areas in the Mediterranean region.

Echinops endotrichus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops endotrichus?

Echinops endotrichus

What type of plant is Echinops endotrichus?

Echinops endotrichus is a perennial herb

Where is Echinops endotrichus found?

Echinops endotrichus is found in the Mediterranean region

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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