Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procerus
ID:
65861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(2): 183 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065190



Common Names

  • Echinops procerus
  • Echinops
  • Procerus


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Description

Echinops procerus (also called Tall Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and has a woody stem. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have spiny margins. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops procerus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops procerus has yellow flowers with a single yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops procerus is a perennial plant which can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best cultivated in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay soils, but prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Where to Find Echinops procerus

Echinops procerus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Echinops procerus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops procerus?

Echinops procerus

What type of plant is Echinops procerus?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Echinops procerus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-22118: Based on the initial data import
Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.