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
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.
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 Echiochilon genus
Echiochilon arabicum,
Echiochilon arenarium,
Echiochilon baricum,
Echiochilon callianthum,
Echiochilon chazaliei,
Echiochilon collenettei,
Echiochilon cyananthum,
Echiochilon fruticosum,
Echiochilon jugatum,
Echiochilon kotschyi,
Echiochilon lithospermoides,
Echiochilon longiflorum,
Echiochilon pauciflorum,
Echiochilon persicum,
Echiochilon pulvinatum,
Echiochilon simonneaui,
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,