Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
598554

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 137 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597886



Common Names

  • Cerinthe minor
  • Honeywort
  • Blue Shrimp Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cerinthe connivens [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Cerinthe glabra Scop. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cerinthe indigotisans Borbás [unknown]
  • Cerinthe lurida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe macrophylla Boiss. ex Bois. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe pseudoaspera Schur [unknown]
  • Cerinthe quinquemaculata Wahlenb. [unknown]

Description

Cerinthe minor (also called Lesser 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 minor 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 minor sub. auriculata (Ten.) Domac
Cerinthe minor sub. cleiostoma (Boiss. & Spruner) Selvi & L.Cecchi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cerinthe minor 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 minor is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Cerinthe minor

Cerinthe minor can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Cerinthe minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerinthe minor?

Cerinthe minor

What is the common name of Cerinthe minor?

Lesser Honeywort

What is the natural habitat of Cerinthe minor?

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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