Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exaltatus
ID:
92013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hort. Gotting. 2: 15, t. 9.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091342



Common Names

  • Exaltatus
  • Echinops exaltatus
  • Echinops


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Synonyms

  • Echinops commutatus sectatus A.T.Szabó [unknown]
  • Echinops ritro Schkuhr [unknown]
  • Echinops eglandulosus Schur [unknown]
  • Echinops mollis Schur [unknown]
  • Echinops globifer Janka [unknown]
  • Echinops commutatus commutatus [unknown]
  • Echinops exaltatus W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Echinops strictus Fisch. ex Sims. [unknown]
  • Echinops commutatus Juratzka [unknown]

Description

Echinops exaltatus (also called Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and spiny, thistle-like flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops exaltatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops exaltatus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops exaltatus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Echinops exaltatus

Echinops exaltatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Echinops exaltatus FAQ

What type of soil does Echinops exaltatus prefer?

Echinops exaltatus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Echinops exaltatus?

Echinops exaltatus prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Echinops exaltatus?

Echinops exaltatus prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-47611: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.