Eryngium prostratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt. ex DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 92 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678171
Common Names
- Prostratum Eryngium
- Prostrate Eryngium
- Prostrate Sea Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Eryngium prostratum disjunctum Fernald [unknown]
- Eryngium prostratum foliosum Alph.Wood [unknown]
- Eryngium prostratum prostratum [unknown]
- Strebanthus heterophylus Raf. [unknown]
Description
Eryngium prostratum (also called Prostrate 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 prostratum 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 prostratum 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 prostratum is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is a long-lived plant and can be grown in the same spot for many years.
Where to Find Eryngium prostratum
Eryngium prostratum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Eryngium prostratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eryngium prostratum?
Eryngium prostratum
What is the common name of Eryngium prostratum?
Prostrate Sea Holly
Where is Eryngium prostratum 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-2799526: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.