Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
663276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stocks) Långström & M.W.Chase

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Syst. Echiochilon & Ogastemma 2: 6 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662608



Common Names

  • Echiochilon pauciflorum
  • Few-Flowered Star Cactus
  • Few-Flowered Easter Lily Cactus


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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiochilon pauciflorum 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 pauciflorum

Echiochilon pauciflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Echiochilon pauciflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiochilon pauciflorum?

Echiochilon pauciflorum

What are the common names of Echiochilon pauciflorum?

Few-flowered Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon pauciflorum?

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-2783916: Based on the initial data import
John Ellerton Stocks (1822-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stocks' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Elisabeth Långström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Långström' in the authors string.