Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulaimanii
ID:
91289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Candollea 29(1): 126 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090618



Common Names

  • Sulaiman's Globe Thistle
  • Sulaiman's Thistle
  • Sulaiman's Globeflower


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Description

Echinops sulaimanii (also called Sulaiman's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a single stem that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and is covered in white hairs. Its leaves are spiny and deeply lobed, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops sulaimanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops sulaimanii has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops sulaimanii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Echinops sulaimanii

Echinops sulaimanii is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iraq, Iran, and Turkey.

Echinops sulaimanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops sulaimanii?

Echinops sulaimanii

What is the natural habitat of Echinops sulaimanii?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

What is the flower color of Echinops sulaimanii?

White and yellow

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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