Eryngium plantagineum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 3: 235 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678149
Common Names
- Plantagineum Eryngium
- Plantagineum Sea Holly
- Plantain-leaved Sea Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eryngium plantagineum (also called Plantain-Leaf Eryngo, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, sandy soils in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eryngium plantagineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in flower arrangements. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eryngium plantagineum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eryngium plantagineum 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 plantagineum
Eryngium plantagineum can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Eryngium plantagineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eryngium plantagineum?
Eryngium plantagineum
What is the common name of Eryngium plantagineum?
Plantain-leaved Sea Holly
Where is Eryngium plantagineum native to?
Mexico
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-2799504: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.