Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kebericho
ID:
133981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mesfin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 23b: 616 (1990) (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133310

Common Names

  • Echinops Kebericho
  • Blue Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle

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Description

Echinops kebericho (also called Ethiopian thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Ethiopia and Eritrea. It has a deep root system and grows in dry grasslands and stony hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops kebericho is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops kebericho is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops kebericho is a perennial plant that is native to Ethiopia. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Echinops kebericho

Echinops kebericho is native to the highlands of Ethiopia, including the regions of Amhara and Oromia.

Echinops kebericho FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops kebericho?

Echinops kebericho

What is the family of Echinops kebericho?

Asteraceae

Where is Echinops kebericho found?

Ethiopia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94117: Based on the initial data import
Mesfin Tadesse (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesfin' in the authors string.