Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ossicus
ID:
52914

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 380 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052243



Common Names

  • Globe Thistle
  • Echinops
  • Blue Globe Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops colchicus Sosn. [unknown]
  • Echinops galaticus Freyn [unknown]
  • Echinops colchicus Sosn. ex Kem.-Nath. [unknown]

Description

Echinops ossicus (also called Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a spiny stem and leaves, and produces blue-purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops ossicus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Echinops ossicus flower is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops ossicus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Where to Find Echinops ossicus

Echinops ossicus is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Echinops ossicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops ossicus?

Echinops ossicus

What is the common name of Echinops ossicus?

Ossetian Globe Thistle

What type of plant is Echinops ossicus?

Perennial herb

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-15081: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.