Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kermanshahanicus
ID:
21664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 11(2): 234 (-235; fig. 13) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020993



Common Names

  • Echinops kermanshahanicus
  • Kermanshahanicus Echinops
  • Kermanshahanicus


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Synonyms

  • Echinops kermanshahanicus kermanshahanicus [unknown]

Description

Echinops kermanshahanicus (also called Kermanshah Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran and Iraq. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces blue flowers in the summer. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops kermanshahanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops kermanshahanicus is a white or pale pink, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops kermanshahanicus is a perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plants are dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Echinops kermanshahanicus

Echinops kermanshahanicus is found in Iran.

Echinops kermanshahanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops kermanshahanicus?

Echinops kermanshahanicus

What is the common name of Echinops kermanshahanicus?

Kermanshah Globe Thistle

Where is Echinops kermanshahanicus found?

Echinops kermanshahanicus is found in Iran.

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