Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisectus
ID:
13764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. ci. 16 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013093



Common Names

  • Slender-segmented Echinops
  • Slender-segmented Globe Thistle
  • Slender-segmented Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops tenuisectus (also called Blue Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single, erect stem, reaching up to 1.5 m in height. It has a deep taproot and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops tenuisectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and attracts bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops tenuisectus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops tenuisectus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Echinops tenuisectus

Echinops tenuisectus can be found in the Caucasus, in Turkey, and in Iran, at altitudes of 1,500–2,500 m.

Echinops tenuisectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops tenuisectus?

Echinops tenuisectus

What is the common name of Echinops tenuisectus?

Slender Globe Thistle

What is the habitat of Echinops tenuisectus?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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