Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaposum
ID:
678898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 20(I): 172 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678230



Common Names

  • Scape Eryngium
  • Scape Sea-holly
  • Scape Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Eryngium commutatum H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Eryngium costaricense H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Eryngium longipetiolatum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Eryngium nelsonii J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]

Description

Eryngium scaposum (also called 'Scapose eryngo', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium scaposum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium scaposum 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 scaposum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has white or blue flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the roots in the spring. The seeds should be planted 1/4 inch deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart.

Where to Find Eryngium scaposum

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

Eryngium scaposum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium scaposum?

Eryngium scaposum

What is the common name of Eryngium scaposum?

Scapose eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium scaposum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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