Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iv. 97 (1923).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070797
Common Names
- Echinops
- Globe Thistle
- Lipsky's Globe Thistle
Description
Echinops lipskyi (also called Lipsky's globe thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has small, blue flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including alpine and subalpine areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops lipskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops lipskyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops lipskyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and water regularly until established. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Echinops lipskyi
Echinops lipskyi can be found in California, USA, in the chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Echinops lipskyi FAQ
What is the growth rate of Echinops lipskyi?
Echinops lipskyi is a slow-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Echinops lipskyi?
The ideal temperature for Echinops lipskyi is between 10-15°C.
What is the ideal soil for Echinops lipskyi?
The ideal soil for Echinops lipskyi is well-drained, sandy soil.
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,