Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 73: 50 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662590
Common Names
- Echiochilon chazaliei
- Chazaliei Star Cactus
- Chazaliei Easter Lily Cactus
Description
Echiochilon chazaliei (also called Chazalie's 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 chazaliei 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 chazaliei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echiochilon chazaliei 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 chazaliei
Echiochilon chazaliei can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
Echiochilon chazaliei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echiochilon chazaliei?
Echiochilon chazaliei
What are the common names of Echiochilon chazaliei?
Chazalie's Star-thistle
What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon chazaliei?
Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Echiochilon genus
Echiochilon arabicum,
Echiochilon arenarium,
Echiochilon baricum,
Echiochilon callianthum,
Echiochilon chazaliei,
Echiochilon collenettei,
Echiochilon cyananthum,
Echiochilon fruticosum,
Echiochilon jugatum,
Echiochilon kotschyi,
Echiochilon lithospermoides,
Echiochilon longiflorum,
Echiochilon pauciflorum,
Echiochilon persicum,
Echiochilon pulvinatum,
Echiochilon simonneaui,
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,