Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pathanorum
ID:
36061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Candollea 29(1): 125 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035390



Common Names

  • Pathan Echinops
  • Globe Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops pathanorum (also called Pathan Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central Asia. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops pathanorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops pathanorum is a spherical head of small, white flowers. The seed is a small, black achene with a pappus. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops pathanorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Echinops pathanorum

Echinops pathanorum is native to South Asia and can be found in the wild in countries such as India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Echinops pathanorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops pathanorum?

Echinops pathanorum

What is the common name of Echinops pathanorum?

Pathan thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops pathanorum?

Echinops pathanorum is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed habitats.

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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