Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrimus
ID:
88058

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 2: 260 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087387



Common Names

  • Smooth Globe Thistle
  • Smooth Echinops
  • Smooth Globe-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops spinosus Bové ex DC. [unknown]
  • Echinops prescottii Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Echinops glaberrimus (also called Smooth Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with spiny leaves and a purple flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops glaberrimus is used as a food source and for its ornamental value. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops glaberrimus is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops glaberrimus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Echinops glaberrimus

Echinops glaberrimus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Echinops glaberrimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops glaberrimus?

Echinops glaberrimus

What is the common name of Echinops glaberrimus?

Smooth Globe-thistle

What type of plant is Echinops glaberrimus?

Herb

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