Status:
valid
Authors:
Kit Tan
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 32(2): 124 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039390
Common Names
- Hystrichoides Globe Thistle
- Echinops
- Hystrichoides Globe Thistle
Description
Echinops hystrichoides (also called Woolly thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops hystrichoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops hystrichoides is a white or pink-tinged star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops hystrichoides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Echinops hystrichoides
Echinops hystrichoides can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Echinops hystrichoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops hystrichoides?
Echinops hystrichoides
Where does Echinops hystrichoides grow?
Echinops hystrichoides grows in the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Echinops hystrichoides prefer?
Echinops hystrichoides prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
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
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.