Status:
valid
Authors:
Teyber
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 60: 259 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678321
Common Names
- Visiani's Sea Holly
- Visiani's Eryngo
- Visiani's Sea-holly
Description
Eryngium visianii (also called Visian's Sea Holly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing a dense cluster of small flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Eryngium visianii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in floral arrangements. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eryngium visianii has a star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The petals are usually blue in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eryngium visianii 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 visianii
Eryngium visianii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Eryngium visianii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eryngium visianii?
Eryngium visianii
What is the common name of Eryngium visianii?
Visian's eryngo
What is the natural habitat of Eryngium visianii?
Woodlands and meadows in Central America
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,