Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kasakorum
ID:
22871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pavlov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R. 8: 21 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022200



Common Names

  • Echinops kasakorum
  • Centaurea fusiformis
  • Relhania acerosa


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Description

Echinops kasakorum (also called Kasak Echinops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops kasakorum has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops kasakorum is a white to pinkish thistle-like flower head with a ring of spiny bracts. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with a single, long, thin stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops kasakorum is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is not recommended.

Where to Find Echinops kasakorum

Echinops kasakorum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Echinops kasakorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops kasakorum?

Echinops kasakorum

What is the common name of Echinops kasakorum?

Kasakorum Globe Thistle

What is the habitat of Echinops kasakorum?

Grassy areas and open woodlands

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