Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maracandicus
ID:
2081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Russl. 175 (1852). [7 Nov 1852]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001410



Common Names

  • Maracandicus Echinops
  • Maracandicus Daisy
  • Maracandicus Fleabane


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Description

Echinops maracandicus (also called 'Maraqand Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It is found in dry grasslands, and on rocky slopes and outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops maracandicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops maracandicus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, round leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops maracandicus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Echinops maracandicus

Echinops maracandicus is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Echinops maracandicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops maracandicus?

Echinops maracandicus

What is the common name of Echinops maracandicus?

Maracand Thistle

What is the habitat of Echinops maracandicus?

Echinops maracandicus is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,

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