Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hissaricus
ID:
115590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rassulova & B.A.Sharipova

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 9: 530, 498 (1988) (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114919



Common Names

  • Echinops
  • Hissar Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops hissaricus (also called 'Hissar Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has blue flowers with a long, spiny involucre.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops hissaricus is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops hissaricus is a white or blue thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops hissaricus is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Echinops hissaricus

Echinops hissaricus is native to Central Asia and the Middle East, and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Echinops hissaricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops hissaricus?

Echinops hissaricus

What is the common name of Echinops hissaricus?

Hissar Globe Thistle

What is the habitat of Echinops hissaricus?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes 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-764: Based on the initial data import
B. A. Sharipova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Sharipova' in the authors string.
Mukharam Rasulova (1926-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rassulova' in the authors string.