Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiopolyceras
ID:
74082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 208 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073411



Common Names

  • Woolly Globe Thistle
  • Woolly-Headed Globe Thistle
  • White Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops leiopolyceras (also called White Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white globe-shaped flowers. It is typically found in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops leiopolyceras has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops leiopolyceras is a small yellow flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops leiopolyceras is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Echinops leiopolyceras

Echinops leiopolyceras is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.

Echinops leiopolyceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops leiopolyceras?

Echinops leiopolyceras

What is the natural habitat of Echinops leiopolyceras?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Echinops leiopolyceras?

It flowers from May to July.

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,