Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
15229

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Adams

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 3(1): 111. 1957 , reimpr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014558



Common Names

  • Guinean Echinops
  • Echinops guineensis
  • Guinean Globe Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops elegans Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]

Description

Echinops guineensis (also called African Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, open habitats. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, growing to a height of 0.5–1.5 m (1 ft 8 in–4 ft 11 in). The leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. The flower heads are 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) in diameter, and are surrounded by spiny bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops guineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops guineensis is a small, purple, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, purple, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops guineensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Echinops guineensis

Echinops guineensis can be found in the savannas and grasslands of West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.

Echinops guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops guineensis?

Echinops guineensis

What is the family of Echinops guineensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Echinops guineensis?

African thistle

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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