Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg vi. (1863) 405.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026864
Common Names
- Echinops polygamus
- Polygamus Echinops
- Echinops
Synonyms
- Echinops grossheimii Iljin [unknown]
Description
Echinops polygamus (also called Many-flowered Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It typically grows up to 1m tall and has small, blue flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops polygamus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops polygamus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops polygamus is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Echinops polygamus
Echinops polygamus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.
Echinops polygamus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops polygamus?
Echinops polygamus
What is the family of Echinops polygamus?
Asteraceae
Where is Echinops polygamus found?
It is found in Turkey
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,