Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 5: 221 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010684
Common Names
- Echinops grijsii
- Grijsii Echinops
- Grijsii
Description
Echinops grijsii (also called Grijs's Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short rhizome and stems that are up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus, and is found in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops grijsii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops grijsii is yellow, with a single head of ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops grijsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or early summer and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Echinops grijsii
Echinops grijsii is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky slopes.
Echinops grijsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops grijsii?
Echinops grijsii
What type of plant is Echinops grijsii?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Echinops grijsii found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,