Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erinaceus
ID:
70273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 32(2): 124 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069602



Common Names

  • Echinops Erinaceus
  • Hedgehog Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops erinaceus (also called Hedgehog Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with blue flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in meadows, grasslands and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops erinaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops erinaceus is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, green, round plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops erinaceus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Echinops erinaceus

Echinops erinaceus can be found in Europe and Asia.

Echinops erinaceus FAQ

What is the common name of Echinops erinaceus?

Hedgehog globe thistle

What is the scientific name of Echinops erinaceus?

Echinops erinaceus

What is the natural habitat of Echinops erinaceus?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2642: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.