Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eryngiifolius
ID:
123799

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C (1895) 419

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123128



Common Names

  • Eryngo-Leaved Globe Thistle
  • Eryngium Globe Thistle
  • Eryngo Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops eryngiifolius (also called 'Eryngium-leaved Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean and parts of Central Europe. It has a tall stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are blue in color. It is found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops eryngiifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops eryngiifolius is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops eryngiifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Echinops eryngiifolius

Echinops eryngiifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Echinops eryngiifolius FAQ

What is the growth habit of Echinops eryngiifolius?

Echinops eryngiifolius is an herbaceous perennial plant with a clumping growth habit.

What is the flower color of Echinops eryngiifolius?

The flowers of Echinops eryngiifolius are usually blue or purple.

What is the typical height of Echinops eryngiifolius?

Echinops eryngiifolius typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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