Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
128693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Flora 11(2): 486 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128022



Common Names

  • Echinops latifolius
  • Broad-leaved Globe Thistle
  • Broad-leaved Echinops


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Synonyms

  • Echinops ritro (DC.) Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Echinops ritro Georgi [unknown]
  • Sphaerocephalus dahuricus (Fisch. ex DC.) Kuntze ex Kom. [unknown]
  • Echinops pratensis Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Echinops latifolius latifolius [unknown]
  • Echinops dahuricus dahuricus [unknown]
  • Echinops latifolius latifolius [unknown]
  • Echinops ruthenicus Besser [unknown]
  • Echinops dahuricus Fisch. [unknown]
  • Echinops gmelini Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Echinops dahuricus angustilobus DC. [unknown]
  • Echinops dahuricus latilobus DC. [unknown]
  • Echinops latifolius manshuricus (Kitag.) C.Y.Li [unknown]
  • Echinops latifolius angustilobus (DC.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Echinops manshuricus Kitag. [unknown]
  • Echinops dahuricus Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Echinops sphaerocephalus Miq. [unknown]

Description

Echinops latifolius (also called Broad-leaved Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has blue flowers and grows in moist soils in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops latifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops latifolius has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops latifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring.

Where to Find Echinops latifolius

Echinops latifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Echinops latifolius FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Echinops latifolius?

Echinops latifolius requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the lifespan of Echinops latifolius?

Echinops latifolius is an annual plant and has a lifespan of one year.

What is the best time to plant Echinops latifolius?

The best time to plant Echinops latifolius is in the spring or early summer.

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