Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
echinocephalus
ID:
125130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Boissiera xiii. 146 (1967), in adnot.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124459



Common Names

  • Echinocephalus Ptilostemon
  • Pincushion Flower
  • Ptilostemon


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium wachtangia Woronow [unknown]
  • Lamyra angustifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Cnicus echinocephalus Willd. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce echinocephala DC. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce wachtangia (Woronow) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Carduus echinocephalus Pers. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Carduus spinosissimus Steud. [unknown]
  • Cnicus spinosissimus Hablitz [illegitimate]
  • Carduus tauricus Boeber ex Georgi [unknown]
  • Lamyra echinocephala (Willd.) Klokov [unknown]
  • Serratula echinocephala Poir. [unknown]
  • Cirsium echinocephalum (Willd.) M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Lamyra echinocephala (Willd.) Tamamsch. [unknown]
  • Cirsium echinocephalum (Willd.) Fisch. [unknown]

Description

Ptilostemon echinocephalus (also called Ptilostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilostemon echinocephalus is a plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilostemon echinocephalus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white fringe. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilostemon echinocephalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ptilostemon echinocephalus

Ptilostemon echinocephalus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

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Asteraceae

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-85560: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.