Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eurycephalum
ID:
678561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 3(13): 12 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677893

Common Names

  • Eurycephalous Sea Holly
  • Eurycephalous Eryngo
  • Eurycephalous Eryngium

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Description

Eryngium eurycephalum (also called Broad-headed Eryngo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium eurycephalum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eryngium eurycephalum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium eurycephalum is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or propagated from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Eryngium eurycephalum

Eryngium eurycephalum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Eryngium eurycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium eurycephalum?

Eryngium eurycephalum

What is the common name of Eryngium eurycephalum?

Eurycephalum Sea-Holly

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium eurycephalum?

It is native to California and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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,