Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macracanthum
ID:
678719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 715. 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678051



Common Names

  • Macracanthum Sea Holly
  • Macracanthum Eryngo
  • Eryngo


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Description

Eryngium macracanthum (also called Long-spined eryngium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium macracanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium macracanthum is a small, white to pale blue flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium macracanthum 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 macracanthum

Eryngium macracanthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to the Middle East, and in North Africa.

Eryngium macracanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium macracanthum?

Eryngium macracanthum

What are the common names of Eryngium macracanthum?

Long-Spined Sea Holly, Long-Spined Eryngo

Where is Eryngium macracanthum native to?

Central Asia

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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