Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
callianthum
ID:
663257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lönn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 130: 246 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662589



Common Names

  • Echiochilon callianthum
  • Callianthum Star Cactus
  • Callianthum Easter Lily Cactus


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Description

Echiochilon callianthum (also called Showy 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, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echiochilon callianthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echiochilon callianthum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiochilon callianthum 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 callianthum

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

Echiochilon callianthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiochilon callianthum?

Echiochilon callianthum

What are the common names of Echiochilon callianthum?

Beautiful Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon callianthum?

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-2783898: Based on the initial data import
Elisabeth Lönn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lönn' in the authors string.