Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nizvanus
ID:
60200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139a: 76 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059529

Common Names

  • Nizvan Echinops
  • Nizvan Globe Thistle
  • Echinops Nizvanus

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Description

Echinops nizvanus (also called Nizvan thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Caucasus. It grows in sunny, dry meadows and on rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers and spiny leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops nizvanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops nizvanus has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops nizvanus is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall.

Where to Find Echinops nizvanus

Echinops nizvanus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Echinops nizvanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops nizvanus?

Echinops nizvanus

What is the common name of Echinops nizvanus?

Nizvan Globe Thistle

What is the flowering period of Echinops nizvanus?

June to August

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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