Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eburneum
ID:
678541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 20: 23 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677873



Common Names

  • Ivory Sea Holly
  • Ivory Eryngo
  • Ivory Eryngium


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Description

Eryngium eburneum (also called Ivory 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 eburneum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium eburneum is a white or pale blue umbel, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium eburneum is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or propagated from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Eryngium eburneum

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

Eryngium eburneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium eburneum?

Eryngium eburneum

What is the common name of Eryngium eburneum?

Ivory eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium eburneum?

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,

References