Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eryngioides
ID:
125631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 675 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124960



Common Names

  • Eryngo
  • Sea Holly
  • Rattlesnake Master


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Synonyms

  • Colymbada eryngioides (Lam.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Centaurea eryngioides (also called Eryngo Starthistle, among many other common names) is a perennial wildflower native to the western United States. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has white to purple flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea eryngioides is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea eryngioides is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea eryngioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Centaurea eryngioides

Centaurea eryngioides is found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Centaurea eryngioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea eryngioides?

Centaurea eryngioides

What are the common names of Centaurea eryngioides?

Eryngo, Sea holly

What is the natural habitat of Centaurea eryngioides?

Dry, rocky hillsides, open woods, and roadsides

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References