Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rectangularis
ID:
70066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. lxxii. 280 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069395

Common Names

  • Rectangular Echinops
  • Blue Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle

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Description

Echinops rectangularis (also called 'Rectangular Echinops', 'Rectangular Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the eastern United States. It has a single stem with small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops rectangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops rectangularis has white flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and rectangular-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops rectangularis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Sow the seeds in early spring or late fall in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. Divide the clumps in late spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinops rectangularis

Echinops rectangularis is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Echinops rectangularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops rectangularis?

Echinops rectangularis

What is the common name of Echinops rectangularis?

Rectangular thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops rectangularis?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,

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