Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephalum
ID:
678827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. ex H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 228(61): 153 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678159



Common Names

  • Polycephalum Eryngium
  • Many-headed Eryngium
  • Many-headed Sea Holly


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Synonyms

  • Eryngium hedgeanum Kit Tan & Yıldız [unknown]

Description

Eryngium polycephalum (also called Many-Headed 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 polycephalum 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 polycephalum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium polycephalum 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 polycephalum

Eryngium polycephalum can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Eryngium polycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium polycephalum?

Eryngium polycephalum

What is the common name of Eryngium polycephalum?

Many-headed Sea Holly

Where is Eryngium polycephalum 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-2799513: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.