Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khuzistanicus
ID:
62205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 11(2): 216 (-218; fig. 6) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061534

Common Names

  • Khuzistanicus Echinops
  • Echinops khuzistanicus
  • Echinops

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Description

Echinops khuzistanicus (also called Khuzestan thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are deeply lobed and spiny. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops khuzistanicus is an ornamental plant with attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops khuzistanicus has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops khuzistanicus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring, while seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Echinops khuzistanicus

Echinops khuzistanicus can be found in the Middle East.

Echinops khuzistanicus FAQ

What are the common names of Echinops khuzistanicus?

Echinops khuzistanicus is commonly known as the Khuzestan Globe Thistle.

What is the growth habit of Echinops khuzistanicus?

Echinops khuzistanicus is an herbaceous perennial that grows in clumps.

What is the native range of Echinops khuzistanicus?

Echinops khuzistanicus is native to the western United States and Canada.

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,