Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glossophyllum
ID:
678603

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 301 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677935



Common Names

  • Glossy-leaved Eryngo
  • Glossy-leaved Sea Holly
  • Glossy-leaved Button Snakeroot


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Description

Eryngium glossophyllum (also called Glossy-leaved 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 glossophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eryngium glossophyllum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium glossophyllum is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Eryngium glossophyllum

Eryngium glossophyllum can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Eryngium glossophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium glossophyllum?

Eryngium glossophyllum

What is the common name of Eryngium glossophyllum?

Glossy-leaved Eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium glossophyllum?

Eryngium glossophyllum 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,