Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corniculatum
ID:
678487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 758 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677819



Common Names

  • Cretan Eryngo
  • Cretan Eryngium
  • Eryngium Creticum


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Synonyms

  • Eryngium cornutum Donn [unknown]
  • Eryngium odoratum Hort.Par. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Eryngium palustre Hort.Madr. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Eryngium suaveolens Brouss. ex Desf. [unknown]

Description

Eryngium corniculatum (also called Button Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium corniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium corniculatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium corniculatum 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 corniculatum

Eryngium corniculatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Eryngium corniculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium corniculatum?

Eryngium corniculatum

What is the common name of Eryngium corniculatum?

Corniculatum Sea-Holly

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium corniculatum?

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,

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