Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
arenarium
ID:
663255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 38: 280 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662587



Common Names

  • Echiochilon arenarium
  • Sand Star Cactus
  • Sand Easter Lily Cactus


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Description

Echiochilon arenarium (also called Sandy Echiochilon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echiochilon arenarium is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echiochilon arenarium is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiochilon arenarium is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Echiochilon arenarium

Echiochilon arenarium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Echiochilon arenarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiochilon arenarium?

Echiochilon arenarium

What are the common names of Echiochilon arenarium?

Sand Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon arenarium?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2783896: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.