Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
himantophyllus
ID:
32425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59(4, Beibl. 133): 52 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031754



Common Names

  • Himantophyllus Echinops
  • Himantophyllus Globe-thistle
  • Himantophyllus Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops rangei Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Echinops himantophyllus (also called Spiny Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of around 0.5 m and has white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops himantophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops himantophyllus is blue, with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops himantophyllus is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.

Where to Find Echinops himantophyllus

Echinops himantophyllus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Echinops himantophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops himantophyllus?

Echinops himantophyllus

What is the natural habitat of Echinops himantophyllus?

Grasslands

What is the flowering season of Echinops himantophyllus?

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,

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