Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. & Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 116 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043320
Common Names
- Blue Globe Thistle
- Globe Thistle
- Prionolepis Globe Thistle
Description
Echinops prionolepis (also called Prionolepis Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops prionolepis is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops prionolepis is a small, white flower head with a few white ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops prionolepis is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. Water the divisions regularly and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Echinops prionolepis
Echinops prionolepis can be found in the steppes and semi-deserts of Central Asia.
Echinops prionolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops prionolepis?
Echinops prionolepis
What type of plant is Echinops prionolepis?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Echinops prionolepis native to?
It is native to Mexico
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,