Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transcaucasicus
ID:
72856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iv. 104 (1923).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072185



Common Names

  • Echinops
  • Transcaucasicus
  • Globe Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Echinops sevanensis Mulk. [unknown]
  • Echinops karabachensis Mulk. [unknown]
  • Echinops pungens transcaucasicus (Iljin) Hedge [unknown]
  • Echinops iljinii Mulk. [unknown]

Description

Echinops transcaucasicus (also called Transcaucasian Globe Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It has purple flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops transcaucasicus is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops transcaucasicus is a deep blue thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops transcaucasicus is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Echinops transcaucasicus

Echinops transcaucasicus is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Echinops transcaucasicus FAQ

What is the common name of Echinops transcaucasicus?

Transcaucasian Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops transcaucasicus?

Mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

What are the blooming times of Echinops transcaucasicus?

Late summer to early autumn

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