Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inermis
ID:
59967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 436 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059296



Common Names

  • Echinops inermis
  • Inermis Echinops
  • Inermis's Echinops


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Description

Echinops inermis (also called Blue Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 1.2m in height. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and is found in dry grasslands, steppes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops inermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops inermis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops inermis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Echinops inermis

Echinops inermis can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe.

Echinops inermis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops inermis?

Echinops inermis

What is the common name of Echinops inermis?

Inermis Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops inermis?

Dry, rocky slopes, meadows, and open woods

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-16383: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.