Status:
valid
Authors:
Tschern.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. vi. 218, 513 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071873
Common Names
- Babatag Echinops
- Echinops
- Echinops Babatag
Description
Echinops babatagensis (also called Babatag Echinops, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a short, woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, deeply lobed, and covered in silvery-white hairs. The flowers are white and grow in small, flat-topped clusters. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops babatagensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinops babatagensis is white and daisy-like, with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops babatagensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a sandy potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should establish in a few weeks.
Where to Find Echinops babatagensis
Echinops babatagensis is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. It is typically found in open meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Echinops babatagensis FAQ
What are the ideal soil conditions for Echinops babatagensis?
Echinops babatagensis prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the best way to propagate Echinops babatagensis?
Echinops babatagensis can be propagated by seed or by division.
What is the best time to plant Echinops babatagensis?
Echinops babatagensis should be planted in the spring or fall.
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,