Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
38799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 7 (1913 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038128



Common Names

  • Nitens Echinops
  • Echinops nitens
  • Nitens Echinops


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Description

Echinops nitens (also called Shining Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops nitens is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops nitens is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Echinops nitens

Echinops nitens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Echinops nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops nitens?

Echinops nitens

What is the family of Echinops nitens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Echinops nitens?

Shiny Globe Thistle

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,