Eryngium strotheri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Constance & Affolter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 852 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678261
Common Names
- Eryngium strotheri
- Strother's Eryngo
- Strother's Sea Holly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eryngium strotheri (also called 'Strother's eryngo', among many other common names) is a perennial 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 strotheri is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eryngium strotheri 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 strotheri 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 strotheri
Eryngium strotheri is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Eryngium strotheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eryngium strotheri?
Eryngium strotheri
What is the common name of Eryngium strotheri?
Strother's eryngo
What is the natural habitat of Eryngium strotheri?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2799608: Based on the initial data import
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
James M. Affolter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Affolter' in the authors string.