Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 218 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062803
Common Names
- Gedrosiacus Echinops
- Gedrosiacus Globe Thistle
- Gedrosiacus Globe-flower
Description
Echinops gedrosiacus (also called Gedrosian Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has small purple flowers and grows to about 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops gedrosiacus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Echinops gedrosiacus var. glaber Mozaff.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinops gedrosiacus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops gedrosiacus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is possible, but cuttings are the preferred method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.
Where to Find Echinops gedrosiacus
Echinops gedrosiacus is found in the dry regions of the Middle East, from Iran to Pakistan.
Echinops gedrosiacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops gedrosiacus?
Echinops gedrosiacus
What type of plant is Echinops gedrosiacus?
Echinops gedrosiacus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Echinops gedrosiacus found?
Echinops gedrosiacus is found in Central Asia.
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,