Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiniger
ID:
117115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkm. vii. 379. 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116444

Common Names

  • Spiny Globe Thistle
  • Spiny Echinops
  • Spiny Star Thistle

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Description

Echinops spiniger (also called Spiny Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops spiniger is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops spiniger is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops spiniger is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Echinops spiniger

Echinops spiniger is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Echinops spiniger FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops spiniger?

Echinops spiniger

What is the common name of Echinops spiniger?

Spiny Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops spiniger?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia.

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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