Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 207 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002485
Common Names
- Echinops Globe Thistle
- Globe Thistle
- Blue Globe Thistle
Description
Echinops erioceras (also called woolly globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops erioceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinops erioceras has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin, wiry stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops erioceras is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they need to be stratified before sowing.
Where to Find Echinops erioceras
Echinops erioceras is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Echinops erioceras FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops erioceras?
Echinops erioceras
What is the common name of Echinops erioceras?
Globe Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Echinops erioceras?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Echinops erioceras?
Summer
What is the height of Echinops erioceras?
2-3 feet
Species in the Echinops genus
Echinops chardini,
Echinops albicaulis,
Echinops maracandicus,
Echinops tournefortii,
Echinops erioceras,
Echinops mosulensis,
Echinops kazerunensis,
Echinops wakhanicus,
Echinops mandavillei,
Echinops chlorophyllus,
Echinops raddeanus,
Echinops sintenisii,
Echinops hispidus,
Echinops fastigiatus,
Echinops ilicifolius,
Echinops macrophyllus,
Echinops tricholepis,
Echinops yemenicus,
Echinops cornigerus,
Echinops pubisquameus,
Echinops malacophyllus,
Echinops grijsii,
Echinops amoenus,
Echinops lasiolepis,
Echinops sabzevarensis,
Echinops tenuisectus,
Echinops freitagii,
Echinops longipenicillatus,
Echinops guineensis,
Echinops dagestanicus,
Echinops chorassanicus,
Echinops dasyanthus,
Echinops ritro,
Echinops opacifolius,
Echinops heteromorphus,
Echinops hussonii,
Echinops saissanicus,
Echinops faucicola,
Echinops kermanshahanicus,
Echinops registanicus,
Echinops avajensis,
Echinops robustus,
Echinops abuzinadianus,
Echinops austro-iranicus,
Echinops kasakorum,
Echinops pachyphyllus,
Echinops gracilis,
Echinops psammophilus,
Echinops longisetus,
Echinops echinatus,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,