Status:
valid
Authors:
Mozaff.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 11(2): 207 (-209; fig. 2) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021405
Common Names
- Echinops avajensis
- Avaj Echinops
- Avaj Globe Thistle
Description
Echinops avajensis (also called Avaj thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Iran and Afghanistan. It grows up to 1.2 meters tall and has a single stem with spiny leaves. It prefers dry, rocky habitats and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops avajensis is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops avajensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, spiny seed. The seedlings are small, spiny, and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops avajensis is an annual plant that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. The plants should be watered regularly and kept free of weeds. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Echinops avajensis
Echinops avajensis is found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Echinops avajensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops avajensis?
Echinops avajensis
What is the common name of Echinops avajensis?
Ajax Globe Thistle
What is the habitat of Echinops avajensis?
Echinops avajensis is found in dry, rocky slopes, 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,