Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
663264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 166 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662596



Common Names

  • Echiochilon fruticosum
  • Shrubby Star Cactus
  • Shrubby Easter Lily Cactus


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Description

Echiochilon fruticosum (also called Shrubby 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 fruticosum 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

The flower of Echiochilon fruticosum is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed of Echiochilon fruticosum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Echiochilon fruticosum are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiochilon fruticosum 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 fruticosum

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

Echiochilon fruticosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiochilon fruticosum?

Echiochilon fruticosum

What are the common names of Echiochilon fruticosum?

Shrubby Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon fruticosum?

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,

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