Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hololeucus
ID:
77429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. ci. 405 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076758



Common Names

  • White Globe Thistle
  • Silver Globe Thistle
  • White Ball Thistle


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Description

Echinops hololeucus (also called White Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops hololeucus is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops hololeucus is a white, spherical head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops hololeucus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Echinops hololeucus

Echinops hololeucus can be found in the steppes of central and eastern Europe, including Romania, Ukraine, and Russia.

Echinops hololeucus FAQ

What are the common uses of Echinops hololeucus?

Echinops hololeucus is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

What is the growth habit of Echinops hololeucus?

Echinops hololeucus is an annual herb that grows to a height of up to 1 meter.

What is the optimal temperature for Echinops hololeucus?

Echinops hololeucus prefers warm temperatures between 18-25°C.

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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