Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Köie
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 64 (1955).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039233
Common Names
- Kandahar Globe Thistle
- Echinops
- Globe Thistle
Description
Echinops kandaharensis (also called Kandahar thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Echinops kandaharensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinops kandaharensis has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinops kandaharensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Echinops kandaharensis
Echinops kandaharensis is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and is often used in traditional medicine.
Echinops kandaharensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinops kandaharensis?
Echinops kandaharensis
What is the common name of Echinops kandaharensis?
Kandahar Echinops
What is the habitat of Echinops kandaharensis?
Echinops kandaharensis is found in dry grasslands 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,