Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaginatus
ID:
30957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 437 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030286

Common Names

  • Echinops
  • Vaginate Globe Thistle
  • Vaginatus

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Description

Echinops vaginatus (also called Vaginatus Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops vaginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops vaginatus has white flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and they germinate in the fall. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops vaginatus is an herbaceous perennial native to Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinops vaginatus

Echinops vaginatus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Echinops vaginatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops vaginatus?

Echinops vaginatus

What is the common name of Echinops vaginatus?

Sheathed Globe Thistle

What is the family of Echinops vaginatus?

Asteraceae

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-12928: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.