Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elymaiticus
ID:
79095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Born

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 205 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078424



Common Names

  • Elymaiticus Globe Thistle
  • Elymaiticus Globe Flower
  • Elymaiticus Globe Daisy


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Description

Echinops elymaiticus (also called Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with blue flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Central Asia and typically grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops elymaiticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops elymaiticus is white and has a bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops elymaiticus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Echinops elymaiticus

Echinops elymaiticus can be found in the deserts of Iran.

Echinops elymaiticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops elymaiticus?

Echinops elymaiticus

What are the common names of Echinops elymaiticus?

Elymaitic Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops elymaiticus?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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-35025: Based on the initial data import
Gerald L. Born: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Born' in the authors string.