Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanicus
ID:
39474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilli

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 68: 95 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038803



Common Names

  • Echinops afghanicus
  • Afghan Echinops
  • Afghan Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops afghanicus (also called Afghan Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan. It has spiny stems and deep blue flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops afghanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops afghanicus has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops afghanicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Echinops afghanicus

Echinops afghanicus is native to Afghanistan and can be found in the provinces of Herat, Kabul, and Kandahar.

Echinops afghanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops afghanicus?

Echinops afghanicus

What is the common name of Echinops afghanicus?

Afghan Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops afghanicus?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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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