Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creticum
ID:
678497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 754 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677829



Common Names

  • Cretan Sea Holly
  • Cretan Eryngo
  • Cretan Eryngium


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Synonyms

  • Eryngium cyaneum Sm. [unknown]
  • Eryngium syriacum Lam. [unknown]

Description

Eryngium creticum (also called Cretan Eryngo, 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 creticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium creticum 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 creticum is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is a long-lived plant and can be grown in the same spot for many years.

Where to Find Eryngium creticum

Eryngium creticum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Eryngium creticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium creticum?

Eryngium creticum

What is the common name of Eryngium creticum?

Cretan eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium creticum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

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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