Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viviparum
ID:
678991

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 9: 171 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678323



Common Names

  • Viviparous Sea Holly
  • Viviparous Eryngo
  • Viviparous Sea-holly


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Description

Eryngium viviparum (also called Viviparous 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 viviparum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eryngium viviparum sub. bariegoi M.I.Romero & Real

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eryngium viviparum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium viviparum is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Eryngium viviparum

Eryngium viviparum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Eryngium viviparum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium viviparum?

Eryngium viviparum

What is the common name of Eryngium viviparum?

Viviparous eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium viviparum?

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,

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