Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raddeanus
ID:
5480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2, 2: 90 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004809

Common Names

  • Echinops raddeanus
  • Radde's Globe Thistle
  • Radde's Thistle

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Description

Echinops raddeanus (also called 'Radde's Globe Thistle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to western and central Asia, from Turkey to Kazakhstan. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinops raddeanus is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinops raddeanus is a blue-purple composite flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinops raddeanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Echinops raddeanus

Echinops raddeanus is native to the Caucasus region, from Turkey to Georgia.

Echinops raddeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinops raddeanus?

Echinops raddeanus

Where is Echinops raddeanus found?

Echinops raddeanus is found in Central Asia and the Middle East.

What type of soil does Echinops raddeanus prefer?

Echinops raddeanus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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

Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:202647-1: Based on the initial data import