Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
88523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 433 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087852

Common Names

  • Haussknechtii Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle
  • Echinops Globe Thistle

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Description

Echinops haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and stony habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops haussknechtii is white, and it has a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops haussknechtii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or division of established clumps.

Where to Find Echinops haussknechtii

Echinops haussknechtii is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It is commonly found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Echinops haussknechtii FAQ

What is the growth habit of Echinops haussknechtii?

Echinops haussknechtii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall.

What is the natural habitat of Echinops haussknechtii?

Echinops haussknechtii is native to Turkey and is found in dry, rocky areas.

What is the flowering period of Echinops haussknechtii?

Echinops haussknechtii flowers from late spring to early summer.

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-442: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.