Eryngium constancei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Y.Sheikh
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Madroño 30: 93 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677816
Common Names
- Constance's Eryngium
- Constance's Sea Holly
- Constance's Eryngium Sea Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eryngium constancei (also called Constance's Eryngo, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a long, thin stem and small white flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eryngium constancei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eryngium constancei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eryngium constancei is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Eryngium constancei
Eryngium constancei can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Eryngium constancei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eryngium constancei?
Eryngium constancei
What is the common name of Eryngium constancei?
Constance's Sea-Holly
What is the natural habitat of Eryngium constancei?
It is native to California and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Eryngium genus
Eryngium beckii, Eryngium bolivianum, Eryngium neei, Eryngium woodii, Eryngium agavifolium, Eryngium alismifolium, Eryngium aloifolium, Eryngium alpinum, Eryngium alternatum, Eryngium amethystinodes, Eryngium amethystinum, Eryngium amorginum, Eryngium andicolum, Eryngium anomalum, Eryngium antiatlanticum, Eryngium aquaticum, Eryngium aquifolium, Eryngium argyreum, Eryngium aristulatum, Eryngium armatum, Eryngium aromaticum, Eryngium articulatum, Eryngium atlanticum, Eryngium balansae, Eryngium baldwinii, Eryngium beecheyanum, Eryngium billardierei, Eryngium bithynicum, Eryngium boissieuanum, Eryngium bonplandii, Eryngium bornmuelleri, Eryngium bourgatii, Eryngium brasiliense, Eryngium buchtienii, Eryngium bungei, Eryngium bupleuroides, Eryngium cabrerae, Eryngium caeruleum, Eryngium caespitiferum, Eryngium calaster, Eryngium campestre, Eryngium canaliculatum, Eryngium cardesii, Eryngium carlinae, Eryngium carlinoides, Eryngium castrense, Eryngium cervantesii, Eryngium chevalieri, Eryngium chubutense, Eryngium ciliatum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2799194: Based on the initial data import
Muhammad Yusuf Sheikh (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Y.Sheikh' in the authors string.