Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
collenettei
ID:
663261

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 38: 277 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662593

Common Names

  • Echiochilon collenettei
  • Collenette's Echiochilon
  • Collenette's Wallflower

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Description

Echiochilon collenettei (also called Collenette's Echiochilon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 cm and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and measure up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echiochilon collenettei is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echiochilon collenettei is a yellow to orange, 5-lobed, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiochilon collenettei is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated by division in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plant is winter hardy and can be left in the ground in cold climates.

Where to Find Echiochilon collenettei

Echiochilon collenettei can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Echiochilon collenettei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiochilon collenettei?

Echiochilon collenettei

What is the common name of Echiochilon collenettei?

Collenette's Echiochilon

What type of plant is Echiochilon collenettei?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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