Eryngium fontanum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.E.Holland & E.J.Thomps.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 155 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677917
Common Names
- Fontan's Eryngo
- Fontan's Sea Holly
- Fontan's Button Snakeroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eryngium fontanum (also called Fontan's Sea Holly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a woody rootstock and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white or blue. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eryngium fontanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eryngium fontanum is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eryngium fontanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring, and the plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart. Division should be done in spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted immediately. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Eryngium fontanum
Eryngium fontanum can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Eryngium fontanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eryngium fontanum?
Eryngium fontanum
What is the common name of Eryngium fontanum?
Font's Eryngo
What is the natural habitat of Eryngium fontanum?
Eryngium fontanum is native to Mexico and Central America.
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-2799289: Based on the initial data import
Ailsa E. Holland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Holland' in the authors string.
E.John Thompson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Thomps.' in the authors string.