Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinus
ID:
69114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 55 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068443



Common Names

  • Hirpicium Echinus
  • Echinus Spiny Hawkbit
  • Echinus Rough Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Gazania burchellii DC. [unknown]
  • Meridiana echinus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis kuntzei O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Gorteria hispida Lichtst. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis kuntzei O.Hoffm. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis echinus O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Hirpicium echinus (also called spiny hirpicium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, spiny leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hirpicium echinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin problems, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hirpicium echinus is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirpicium echinus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, but is also drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds.

Where to Find Hirpicium echinus

Hirpicium echinus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Hirpicium echinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hirpicium echinus?

Hirpicium echinus

What is the natural habitat of Hirpicium echinus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the average height of Hirpicium echinus?

It is typically around 1 meter tall.

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