Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolius
ID:
7891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg vi. (1863) 403.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007220



Common Names

  • Ilicifolius Echinops
  • Holly-Leaved Echinops
  • Spiny Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops ilicifolius (also called Holly-leaved Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has blue flowers and is often used in traditional herbal medicine.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops ilicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops ilicifolius is a white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seeds are small, black, and have a long, white pappus. The seedlings have a single, long, white taproot, and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops ilicifolius is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Echinops ilicifolius

Echinops ilicifolius is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Echinops ilicifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops ilicifolius?

Echinops ilicifolius

What type of plant is Echinops ilicifolius?

Echinops ilicifolius is an herbaceous perennial plant.

Where is Echinops ilicifolius native to?

Echinops ilicifolius is native to 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,

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