Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kafirniganus
ID:
70588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bobrov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvii. 18, 714 (1962).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069917

Common Names

  • Kafirniganus Echinops
  • Echinops Kafirniganus
  • Echinops

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Description

Echinops kafirniganus (also called 'Kafirnigan Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with blue ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in meadows, pastures, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops kafirniganus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops kafirniganus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops kafirniganus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Echinops kafirniganus

Echinops kafirniganus is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is typically found in the wild in countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Echinops kafirniganus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops kafirniganus?

Echinops kafirniganus

What is the common name of Echinops kafirniganus?

Kafirnigan Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Echinops kafirniganus?

Echinops kafirniganus is native to Central Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2672: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Bobrov (1902-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bobrov' in the authors string.