Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yemenicus
ID:
8759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008088



Common Names

  • Yemenicus Echinops
  • Yemenicus Globe Thistle
  • Yemenicus Star Thistle


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Description

Echinops yemenicus (also called Yemen Echinops, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Yemen. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, grey-green leaves. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops yemenicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other beneficial wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops yemenicus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops yemenicus is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinops yemenicus

Echinops yemenicus can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Echinops yemenicus FAQ

What are the common names of Echinops yemenicus?

Common names of Echinops yemenicus include Yemen globe thistle and Yemen thistle.

What type of plant is Echinops yemenicus?

Echinops yemenicus is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where does Echinops yemenicus grow?

Echinops yemenicus is native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

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-107827: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.