Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
pulvinatum
ID:
663278

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.G.Mill. & L.Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ethnofl. Soqotra Archipelago : 723 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662610

Common Names

  • Echiochilon pulvinatum
  • Pulvinatum Star Cactus
  • Pulvinatum Easter Lily Cactus

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Description

Echiochilon pulvinatum (also called Cushion Echiochilon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echiochilon pulvinatum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echiochilon pulvinatum is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed of Echiochilon pulvinatum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Echiochilon pulvinatum are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echiochilon pulvinatum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Echiochilon pulvinatum

Echiochilon pulvinatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Echiochilon pulvinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echiochilon pulvinatum?

Echiochilon pulvinatum

What are the common names of Echiochilon pulvinatum?

Cushion Star-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echiochilon pulvinatum?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2783918: Based on the initial data import
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Lillis Urban (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Urb.' in the authors string.