Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tjanschanicus
ID:
133017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bobrov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvii. 22, 714 (1962).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132346



Common Names

  • Tianschan Thistle
  • Tianschan Globe Thistle
  • Tianschan Echinops


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Description

Echinops tjanschanicus (also called Tianshan Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops tjanschanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops tjanschanicus is a yellow-green colour and is made up of 5 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops tjanschanicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Echinops tjanschanicus

Echinops tjanschanicus is native to Central Asia, and can be found in the steppes and deserts of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and China.

Echinops tjanschanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops tjanschanicus?

Echinops tjanschanicus

What is the common name of Echinops tjanschanicus?

Tianshan thistle

What type of plant is Echinops tjanschanicus?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93188: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Bobrov (1902-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bobrov' in the authors string.