Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columnare
ID:
678478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 26: t. 2510 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677810

Common Names

  • Columnar Eryngium
  • Columnar Sea Holly
  • Columnar Eryngium Sea Holly

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Description

Eryngium columnare (also called Columnar Eryngo, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a long, thin stem and small white flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium columnare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium columnare is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium columnare is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Eryngium columnare

Eryngium columnare can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Eryngium columnare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium columnare?

Eryngium columnare

What is the common name of Eryngium columnare?

Columnar Sea Holly

Where is Eryngium columnare native to?

Western Mediterranean

Species in the Eryngium genus

Eryngium beckii, Eryngium bolivianum, Eryngium neei, Eryngium woodii, Eryngium agavifolium, Eryngium alismifolium, Eryngium aloifolium, Eryngium alpinum, Eryngium alternatum, Eryngium amethystinodes, Eryngium amethystinum, Eryngium amorginum, Eryngium andicolum, Eryngium anomalum, Eryngium antiatlanticum, Eryngium aquaticum, Eryngium aquifolium, Eryngium argyreum, Eryngium aristulatum, Eryngium armatum, Eryngium aromaticum, Eryngium articulatum, Eryngium atlanticum, Eryngium balansae, Eryngium baldwinii, Eryngium beecheyanum, Eryngium billardierei, Eryngium bithynicum, Eryngium boissieuanum, Eryngium bonplandii, Eryngium bornmuelleri, Eryngium bourgatii, Eryngium brasiliense, Eryngium buchtienii, Eryngium bungei, Eryngium bupleuroides, Eryngium cabrerae, Eryngium caeruleum, Eryngium caespitiferum, Eryngium calaster, Eryngium campestre, Eryngium canaliculatum, Eryngium cardesii, Eryngium carlinae, Eryngium carlinoides, Eryngium castrense, Eryngium cervantesii, Eryngium chevalieri, Eryngium chubutense, Eryngium ciliatum,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, 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,

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