Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transcaspicus
ID:
65640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 227 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064969



Common Names

  • Caspian Globe Thistle
  • Transcaspian Globe Thistle
  • Caspian Echinops


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Description

Echinops transcaspicus (also called Trans-Caspian Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae, native to Central Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops transcaspicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops transcaspicus is a blue thistle with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops transcaspicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn.

Where to Find Echinops transcaspicus

Echinops transcaspicus can be found in Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Echinops transcaspicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops transcaspicus?

Echinops transcaspicus

What is the common name of Echinops transcaspicus?

Transcaspian Echinops

What is the natural habitat of Echinops transcaspicus?

Grasslands, scrub, and open woodland

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,