Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
persicum
ID:
663277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 38: 288 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662609



Common Names

  • Echiochilon persicum
  • Persian Star Cactus
  • Persian Easter Lily Cactus


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Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiochilon persicum 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 persicum

Echiochilon persicum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Echiochilon persicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiochilon persicum?

Echiochilon persicum

What are the common names of Echiochilon persicum?

Persian Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon persicum?

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-2783917: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.