Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteromorphus
ID:
19240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg vi. (1863) 406.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018569



Common Names

  • Echinops heteromorphus
  • Heteromorphic Globe-thistle
  • Tall Globe-thistle


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Description

Echinops heteromorphus (also called Heteromorphic Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a tall plant with a basal rosette of leaves and spiny, globe-shaped, blue flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as a garden ornamental.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops heteromorphus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops heteromorphus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops heteromorphus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in pots in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Echinops heteromorphus

Echinops heteromorphus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Echinops heteromorphus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops heteromorphus?

Echinops heteromorphus

What is the common name of Echinops heteromorphus?

Heteromorphic Globe Thistle

What is the growth habit of Echinops heteromorphus?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit

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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