Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisetus
ID:
25915

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 450 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025244



Common Names

  • Echinops longisetus
  • Long-beaked Echinops
  • Long-beaked Globe Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops steudneri O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Echinops hoffmannianus Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Echinops longisetus (also called Long-set Echinops, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to East Asia, and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops longisetus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops longisetus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops longisetus is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Echinops longisetus

Echinops longisetus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Echinops longisetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops longisetus?

Echinops longisetus

What type of plant is Echinops longisetus?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Echinops longisetus found?

It is found in the eastern African highlands

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-124382: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.