Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
678858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl. & Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 311 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678190



Common Names

  • Purpusii Eryngium
  • Purpus' Eryngium
  • Purpus' Sea Holly


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Synonyms

  • Eryngium loesenerianum H.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Eryngium purpusii (also called Purpus' 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 purpusii 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 purpusii is a small, white or pale blue flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium purpusii 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 purpusii

Eryngium purpusii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Eryngium purpusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium purpusii?

Eryngium purpusii

What is the common name of Eryngium purpusii?

Purpus' Sea Holly

Where is Eryngium purpusii 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-2799543: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.