Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephalus
ID:
77643

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 814 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076972



Common Names

  • Echinops sphaerocephalus
  • Globe Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops viscosus Rchb. [unknown]
  • Echinops cirsiifolius K.Koch [unknown]
  • Echinops sphaerocephalus sphaerocephalus [unknown]
  • Echinops rochelianus cirsiifolius K.Koch [unknown]
  • Echinops erevanensis Mulk. [unknown]
  • Echinops cirsiifolius (K.Koch) Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Echinops sphaerocephalus (also called 'Globe Thistle', 'Blue Globe Thistle' and 'Globe-headed Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with a large, blue flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops sphaerocephalus is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinops sphaerocephalus sub. albidus (Boiss. & Spruner) Kožuharov
Echinops sphaerocephalus sub. sphaerocephalus
Echinops sphaerocephalus sub. taygeteus (Boiss. & Heldr.) Kožuharov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops sphaerocephalus is blue and thistle-like. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops sphaerocephalus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into the garden or a larger pot. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump in spring.

Where to Find Echinops sphaerocephalus

Echinops sphaerocephalus is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Echinops sphaerocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops sphaerocephalus?

Echinops sphaerocephalus

What is the common name of Echinops sphaerocephalus?

Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops sphaerocephalus?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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