Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ritro
ID:
17544

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 815 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016873



Common Names

  • Globe Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle
  • Ritro Globe Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops tauricus Willd. ex Ledeb. [deprecated]
  • Echinops ritro ritro [unknown]
  • Echinops ritro tenuifolius DC. [unknown]

Description

Echinops ritro (also called Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops ritro is a popular ornamental plant, and its roots can be used to make a dye. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinops ritro sub. ritro
Echinops ritro var. elbursensis (Rech.f.) Parsa
Echinops ritro sub. sartorianus (Boiss. & Heldr.) Kožuharov
Echinops ritro sub. meyeri (DC.) Kožuharov
Echinops ritro sub. siculus (Strobl) Greuter
Echinops ritro sub. ruthenicus (M.Bieb.) Nyman
Echinops ritro sub. thracicus (Velen.) Kožuharov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops ritro is a thistle-like flower head, with a deep blue or purple color. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops ritro is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Echinops ritro

Echinops ritro is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Echinops ritro FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops ritro?

Echinops ritro

What is the common name of Echinops ritro?

Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops ritro?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats

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