Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercetorum
ID:
1319077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 14(2): 87 (-89; fig. 1) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331531

Common Names

  • Echinops Quercetorum
  • Quercetorum Echinops
  • Quercetorum Globe Thistle

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Description

Echinops quercetorum (also called Oak Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops quercetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops quercetorum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops quercetorum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Echinops quercetorum

Echinops quercetorum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Echinops quercetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops quercetorum?

Echinops quercetorum

What is the common name of Echinops quercetorum?

Oak Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops quercetorum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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

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