Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
retorta
ID:
598565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 120 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597897



Common Names

  • Cerinthe retorta
  • Honeywort
  • Purple Shrimp Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cerinthe atropurpurea Vis. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cerinthe purpurea Vis. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cerinthe retorta is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerinthe retorta 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 retorta

Cerinthe retorta can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Cerinthe retorta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerinthe retorta?

Cerinthe retorta

What is the common name of Cerinthe retorta?

Retort Cerinthe

What is the natural habitat of Cerinthe retorta?

It is native to Europe, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

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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