Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 13: t. 1277 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662606
Common Names
- Echiochilon longiflorum
- Long-Flowered Star Cactus
- Long-Flowered Easter Lily Cactus
Description
Echiochilon longiflorum (also called Long-Flowered 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 longiflorum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echiochilon longiflorum is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed of Echiochilon longiflorum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Echiochilon longiflorum are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echiochilon longiflorum 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 longiflorum
Echiochilon longiflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Echiochilon longiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echiochilon longiflorum?
Echiochilon longiflorum
What are the common names of Echiochilon longiflorum?
Long-flowered Star-thistle
What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon longiflorum?
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,