Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolius
ID:
130057

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 452 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129386



Common Names

  • Echinops Longifolius
  • Longifolius Echinops
  • Echinops


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Synonyms

  • Echinops schweinfurthii Mattf. [unknown]
  • Echinops luckii luckii [unknown]
  • Echinops luckii R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Echinops luckii pinnatiloba Mattf. [unknown]
  • Echinops otarus Mattf. [unknown]
  • Echinops bathrophyllus Mattf. [unknown]
  • Echinops serratifolius Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Echinops longifolius (also called Long-leaved Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops longifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it beneficial for the environment. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops longifolius has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are hairy and grayish-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops longifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Echinops longifolius

Echinops longifolius is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Echinops longifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops longifolius?

Echinops longifolius

What type of plant is Echinops longifolius?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Echinops longifolius grow?

It grows 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90319: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.