Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucographus
ID:
128714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg vi. (1863) 406.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128043



Common Names

  • Globe Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle
  • Globe-flower


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Description

Echinops leucographus (also called white globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single stem, with a few branches, and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a white woolly pubescence. It grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops leucographus is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops leucographus has yellow daisy-like 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 leucographus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Echinops leucographus

Echinops leucographus is native to the mountains of Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Echinops leucographus FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Echinops leucographus?

Echinops leucographus 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 leucographus?

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

What is the best time to plant Echinops leucographus?

The best time to plant Echinops leucographus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89034: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.