Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hedgei
ID:
72497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 32(2): 120 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071826



Common Names

  • Hedge's Echinops
  • Echinops Hedgei
  • Hedge's Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops hedgei (also called Hedge's Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has blue flowers and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops hedgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops hedgei has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops hedgei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a new location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring or fall in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Echinops hedgei

Echinops hedgei can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Echinops hedgei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops hedgei?

Echinops hedgei

What is the natural habitat of Echinops hedgei?

It is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What is the flowering period of Echinops hedgei?

It 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-28588: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.