Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pau) Hedge & Lamond
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 386 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558012
Common Names
- Azilia eryngioides
- Eryngioides Azilia
- Eryngioides Sea-holly
Synonyms
- Prangos eryngioides Pau [unknown]
Description
Azilia eryngioides (also called Eryngo False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small white or pink flowers and grows in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Azilia eryngioides is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Azilia eryngioides is white with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Azilia eryngioides is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be mulched to retain moisture. Propagation is by cuttings taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Azilia eryngioides
Azilia eryngioides can be found in the wild in China, Japan, and Korea.
Azilia eryngioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Azilia eryngioides?
Azilia eryngioides
What is the common name of Azilia eryngioides?
Eryngo-leaved Azilia
What is the natural habitat of Azilia eryngioides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Azilia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,