Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 9: 76 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031138
Common Names
- Pappii Globe Thistle
- Echinops Pappii
- Pappii Echinops
Synonyms
- Echinops boranensis boranensis [unknown]
- Echinops spinosus homolepis Chiov. [unknown]
- Echinops boranensis minor Cufod. [unknown]
- Echinops boranensis Lanza [unknown]
Description
Echinops pappii (also called Papp's Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops pappii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops pappii is a white, thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops pappii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Echinops pappii
Echinops pappii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Echinops pappii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops pappii?
Echinops pappii
What type of plant is Echinops pappii?
Perennial herb
Where does Echinops pappii grow?
Eastern 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,