Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiolepis
ID:
12996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012325



Common Names

  • Echinops Lasiolepis
  • Woolly Globe Thistle
  • Woolly Globe-Thistle


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Description

Echinops lasiolepis (also called Woolly Echinops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a toothed margin. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops lasiolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops lasiolepis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Echinops lasiolepis

Echinops lasiolepis is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, Altai, and Tian Shan.

Echinops lasiolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops lasiolepis?

Echinops lasiolepis

What are the common names of Echinops lasiolepis?

Woolly Globe Thistle

What is the distribution of Echinops lasiolepis?

It is found in 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,

References