Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolius
ID:
119960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 14: 446 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119289



Common Names

  • Integral-Leaved Echinops
  • Integral-Leaved Globe Thistle
  • Integral-Leaved Blue Thistle


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Description

Echinops integrifolius (also called round-leaved thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops integrifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. Its leaves can be used as a flavoring in cooking. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops integrifolius is small and blue, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops integrifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer. Division can be done in the spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted out immediately.

Where to Find Echinops integrifolius

Echinops integrifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Echinops integrifolius FAQ

What are the characteristics of Echinops integrifolius?

Echinops integrifolius is a perennial herb with white flowers and spiny leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

What is the natural habitat of Echinops integrifolius?

Echinops integrifolius is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

How tall can Echinops integrifolius grow?

Echinops integrifolius can reach up to 1 meter in height.

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-80586: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.