Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bakhtiaricus
ID:
94425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. lxxxix. 260 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093754



Common Names

  • Echinops bakhtiaricus
  • Bakhtiaricus Globe-thistle
  • Bakhtiari Globe-thistle


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Description

Echinops bakhtiaricus (also called Bakhtiari thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Middle East. It has a spiny stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops bakhtiaricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops bakhtiaricus has small, white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops bakhtiaricus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinops bakhtiaricus

Echinops bakhtiaricus is native to Central and South Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Echinops bakhtiaricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops bakhtiaricus?

Echinops bakhtiaricus

What is the common name of Echinops bakhtiaricus?

Bakhtiari Globe Thistle

What is the natural range of Echinops bakhtiaricus?

Western North America

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-4997: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.