Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
138831

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. : 598 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138160



Common Names

  • Echinops humilis
  • Low Globe Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops eriophorus Steven ex DC. [unknown]
  • Echinops lanatus Steph. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Echinops davuricus angustilobus DC. [unknown]
  • Echinops davuricus latilobus DC. [unknown]

Description

Echinops humilis (also called Dwarf Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a single, erect stem and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops humilis has small, white flowers that bloom in summer and early fall. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and gray-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops humilis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Echinops humilis

Echinops humilis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Echinops humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops humilis?

Echinops humilis

What are the common names of Echinops humilis?

Dwarf Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops humilis?

It is native to Greece and is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands

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,