Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
24266

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55(Mém. 8b): 42 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023595



Common Names

  • Echinops gracilis
  • Gracile Globe Thistle
  • Gracilis Echinops


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Description

Echinops gracilis (also called slender globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has spiny, globe-shaped flowers and thin, lance-shaped leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is typically found in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops gracilis is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops gracilis is a small, blue flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops gracilis is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Echinops gracilis

Echinops gracilis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, and Spain.

Echinops gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops gracilis?

Echinops gracilis

What is the common name of Echinops gracilis?

Slender Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops gracilis?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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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