Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexiae
ID:
678734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Constance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32: 122 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678066



Common Names

  • Mexiae Sea Holly
  • Mexiae Eryngo
  • Eryngo


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Description

Eryngium mexiae (also called Mexican Sea Holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium mexiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium mexiae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium mexiae 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 mexiae

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

Eryngium mexiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium mexiae?

Eryngium mexiae

What are the common names of Eryngium mexiae?

Mexia's Sea Holly, Mexia's Eryngo

Where is Eryngium mexiae native to?

South 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,