Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mersinensis
ID:
42378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gemici & Leblebici

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Candollea 47(2): 597 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041707



Common Names

  • Mersinensis Echinops
  • Echinops Mersinensis
  • Mersinensis Echinops


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Description

Echinops mersinensis (also called Mersin Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Turkey, where it grows in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops mersinensis has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which have a variety of uses including aromatherapy and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops mersinensis is a small, yellow, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops mersinensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in areas with hot, dry summers and mild winters.

Where to Find Echinops mersinensis

Echinops mersinensis can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Echinops mersinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops mersinensis?

Echinops mersinensis

What are the common names of Echinops mersinensis?

Mersin thistle, Mediterranean thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops mersinensis?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes 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-140335: Based on the initial data import
Yusuf Gemici (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gemici' in the authors string.
Erkuter Leblebici (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leblebici' in the authors string.