Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armenus
ID:
118864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tiflissk. Bot. Sada , ser. 2, 1: 36 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118193



Common Names

  • Armenian Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle
  • Echinops


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Synonyms

  • Echinops araxinus Mulk. [unknown]

Description

Echinops armenus (also called Armenian Echinops, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region, and typically grows in rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops armenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops armenus has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops armenus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the plant in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Echinops armenus

Echinops armenus can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Echinops armenus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops armenus?

Echinops armenus

What is the natural habitat of Echinops armenus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Echinops armenus?

April to August

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-79530: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.