Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudosetifer
ID:
109998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1935, xi. 171, japonice; et i

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109327



Common Names

  • Soft-spined Globe-thistle
  • Soft-spined Echinops
  • Soft-spined Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops pseudosetifer (also called 'False-spined Globe-thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has spiny, gray-green leaves and small, blue-purple flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops pseudosetifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops pseudosetifer has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, curved beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops pseudosetifer can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in an area with low humidity and good air circulation.

Where to Find Echinops pseudosetifer

Echinops pseudosetifer is native to the Mediterranean region.

Echinops pseudosetifer FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Echinops pseudosetifer?

Echinops pseudosetifer is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Echinops pseudosetifer?

Echinops pseudosetifer is a low-growing, spreading shrub with a woody base.

What is the flowering season of Echinops pseudosetifer?

Echinops pseudosetifer typically flowers from late winter to early summer.

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-6809: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.