Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sheilae
ID:
97295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 32(2): 118 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096624

Common Names

  • Sheila's Echinops
  • Blue Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle

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Description

Echinops sheilae (also called Sheil's globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and blue flowers. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops sheilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an antispasmodic and to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops sheilae is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 2-3 mm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops sheilae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the desired location.

Where to Find Echinops sheilae

Echinops sheilae is native to the Indian subcontinent and can be found in the states of India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

Echinops sheilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops sheilae?

Echinops sheilae

What is the common name of Echinops sheilae?

Sheila's Globe Thistle

Where is Echinops sheilae found?

It is found in the Himalayas and Western China

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-52766: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.