Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyphyllus
ID:
23257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. lxxii. 280 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022586



Common Names

  • Echinops Pachyphyllus
  • Pachyphyllus Echinops
  • Pachyphyllus Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops pachyphyllus (also called 'Thick-leaved Echinops', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its stems are usually covered with white hairs. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and grows in rocky and stony places, at an altitude of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops pachyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops pachyphyllus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops pachyphyllus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinops pachyphyllus

Echinops pachyphyllus can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Echinops pachyphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops pachyphyllus?

Echinops pachyphyllus

What are the common names of Echinops pachyphyllus?

Pale thistle, Pale thistle

Where is Echinops pachyphyllus native to?

Southern Europe

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,

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