Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllus
ID:
64537

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 72 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063866

Common Names

  • Echinops Heterophyllus
  • Tall Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle

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Description

Echinops heterophyllus (also called Heterophyllous Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has spiny, lobed leaves and large, showy blue flower heads that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops heterophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops heterophyllus is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green with a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops heterophyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The seeds should be sown in a potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Echinops heterophyllus

Echinops heterophyllus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in some botanical gardens and nurseries.

Echinops heterophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops heterophyllus?

Echinops heterophyllus

What type of plant is Echinops heterophyllus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Echinops heterophyllus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-20830: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.