Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philistaeus
ID:
124986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feinbrun & Zohary

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 25(12): 82 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124315



Common Names

  • Echinops philistaeus
  • Philistine Globe-thistle
  • Philistine Echinops


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Description

Echinops philistaeus (also called Jerusalem Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops philistaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and liver diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops philistaeus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops philistaeus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division of the root clump is also possible.

Where to Find Echinops philistaeus

Echinops philistaeus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Echinops philistaeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops philistaeus?

Echinops philistaeus

What is the common name of Echinops philistaeus?

Philistine Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops philistaeus?

Dry, rocky slopes

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-85420: Based on the initial data import
Michael Zohary (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zohary' in the authors string.
Naomi Feinbrun-Dothan (1900-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feinbrun' in the authors string.