Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada v. (1877) 256.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113844
Common Names
- Echinops Karatavicus
- Echinops Plant
- Karatavicus Plant
Description
Echinops karatavicus (also called Karatav Echinops, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Kazakhstan. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry areas and is found in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops karatavicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for bees and other pollinators, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinops karatavicus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops karatavicus is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Echinops karatavicus
Echinops karatavicus is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Echinops karatavicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops karatavicus?
Echinops karatavicus
What type of plant is Echinops karatavicus?
Echinops karatavicus is a herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Echinops karatavicus native to?
Echinops karatavicus is native to 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,