Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
598552

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 136 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597884



Common Names

  • Cerinthe major
  • Honeywort
  • Purple Shrimp Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cerinthe major elegans (Fiori) Giardina & Raimondo [unknown]
  • Cerinthe major elegans Fiori [unknown]
  • Ceranthe acuta (Moench) Opiz [unknown]
  • Cerinthe acuta Moench [unknown]
  • Cerinthe alpina Vis. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe aperta [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Cerinthe aspera Roth [unknown]
  • Cerinthe glabra longiflora (Viv.) Kerguélen [unknown]
  • Cerinthe glauca Moench [unknown]
  • Cerinthe gymnandra Gasp. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe gymnandra Tod. ex Lojac. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe gymnandra macrosiphon Murb. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe gymnandra quichiotis Carrasco [unknown]
  • Cerinthe longiflora Viv. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe major gymnandra (Gasp.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Cerinthe strigosa Rchb. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe versicolor Hall. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe major gymnandra (Gasp.) Guadagno [unknown]
  • Cerinthe gymnandra iberica Caball. [unknown]

Description

Cerinthe major (also called Greater Honeywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is an annual herb with a short, upright stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cerinthe major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerinthe major sub. oranensis (Batt.) Selvi & L.Cecchi
Cerinthe major sub. purpurascens (Boiss.) Selvi & L.Cecchi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cerinthe major has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerinthe major is a fast-growing plant and can reach maturity in a few months. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. Propagation is done through cuttings, which should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cerinthe major

Cerinthe major can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Cerinthe major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerinthe major?

Cerinthe major

What is the common name of Cerinthe major?

Greater Honeywort

What is the natural habitat of Cerinthe major?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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