Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeocephalus
ID:
76958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxvii. 439 (1913).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076287



Common Names

  • Grey Globe Thistle
  • Grey-headed Globe Thistle
  • Phaeocephalus Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops phaeocephalus (also called Grey-headed ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and rocky slopes. It has a woody base with a single stem that can grow up to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a greyish-green color. The flowers are yellow and have a daisy-like shape.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops phaeocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops phaeocephalus is a bright blue color, with a bell-shaped corolla and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops phaeocephalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Echinops phaeocephalus

Echinops phaeocephalus is found in the grasslands of Central Asia and the Middle East.

Echinops phaeocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops phaeocephalus?

Echinops phaeocephalus

What are the characteristics of Echinops phaeocephalus?

Echinops phaeocephalus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South Africa and has white daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant.

What is the growth habit of Echinops phaeocephalus?

Echinops phaeocephalus is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m and a width of 1-2 m.

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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