Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyceras
ID:
78358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 85 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077687



Common Names

  • Many-spiked Globe Thistle
  • Many-spiked Echinops
  • Many-spiked Globe Flower


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Description

Echinops polyceras (also called Many-spiked Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with blue ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops polyceras is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive blue flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its roots and leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops polyceras has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have cotyledons that are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops polyceras is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best to sow the seed in the spring or early summer, and to divide the plants in the fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Echinops polyceras

Echinops polyceras can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Echinops polyceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops polyceras?

Echinops polyceras

What is the common name of Echinops polyceras?

Many-spined Globe Thistle

What is the family of Echinops polyceras?

Asteraceae

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-34304: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.