Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transiliensis
ID:
123773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Golosk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Not. Syst. Herb. Inst. Bot. Acad. Sci. Kasachst. iii. 49. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123102



Common Names

  • Transylvanian Thistle
  • Blue Globe Thistle
  • Globe Thistle


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Description

Echinops transiliensis (also called 'Transylvanian Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Transylvania and parts of Central Europe. It has a tall stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are blue in color. It is found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops transiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinops transiliensis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops transiliensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Echinops transiliensis

Echinops transiliensis can be found in the steppes of Central Asia.

Echinops transiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops transiliensis?

Echinops transiliensis

What is the common name of Echinops transiliensis?

Transilvanian thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops transiliensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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