Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiopolyceroides
ID:
127982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 11(2): 221 (-223; fig. 8) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127311



Common Names

  • Echinops Leiopolyceroides
  • Smooth-Stemmed Globe Thistle
  • Smooth Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops leiopolyceroides (also called Smooth-leaved globe thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single flower head. It is native to Europe and is found in a variety of habitats including meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops leiopolyceroides has been used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops leiopolyceroides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops leiopolyceroides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny, well-drained position. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny, well-drained position.

Where to Find Echinops leiopolyceroides

Echinops leiopolyceroides is native to North Africa and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Echinops leiopolyceroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops leiopolyceroides?

Echinops leiopolyceroides

What is the common name of Echinops leiopolyceroides?

White-haired thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops leiopolyceroides?

Grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas

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,