Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proteiflorum
ID:
678845

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Delaroche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1: 89 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678177



Common Names

  • Proteiflorum Eryngium
  • Proteiflorum Sea Holly
  • Protea-flowered Sea Holly


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Synonyms

  • Eryngium seatoni J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]

Description

Eryngium proteiflorum (also called Protea-Flower 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 proteiflorum 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 proteiflorum 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 proteiflorum is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be replanted in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Eryngium proteiflorum

Eryngium proteiflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Eryngium proteiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium proteiflorum?

Eryngium proteiflorum

What is the common name of Eryngium proteiflorum?

Protea-flowered Sea Holly

Where is Eryngium proteiflorum 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,

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