Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubisquameus
ID:
10283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 4: 175. 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009612



Common Names

  • Echinops pubisquameus
  • Pubescent Globe Thistle
  • Downy Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops pubisquameus (also called 'Woolly Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas. Its physical characteristics include purple flowers and woolly, spiny leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops pubisquameus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops pubisquameus is a white to pinkish thistle with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops pubisquameus is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Echinops pubisquameus

Echinops pubisquameus can be found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Echinops pubisquameus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops pubisquameus?

Echinops pubisquameus

What is the natural habitat of Echinops pubisquameus?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Echinops pubisquameus?

It flowers from April to June.

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,

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