Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdicus
ID:
138322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg vi. (1863) 408.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137651

Common Names

  • Kurdish thistle
  • Kurdish globe thistle
  • Echinops kurdicus

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Description

Echinops kurdicus (also called Kurdish Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops kurdicus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Echinops kurdicus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seed is small, dark brown and has a hard outer shell. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops kurdicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Echinops kurdicus

Echinops kurdicus is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Echinops kurdicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops kurdicus?

Echinops kurdicus

What is the common name of Echinops kurdicus?

Kurdish echinops

What is the natural habitat of Echinops kurdicus?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98325: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.