Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
expansum
ID:
678562

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 3: 236 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677894

Common Names

  • Expanded Sea Holly
  • Expanded Eryngo
  • Expanded Eryngium

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Description

Eryngium expansum (also called Expanded 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 expansum 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 expansum 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 expansum is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is a long-lived plant and can be grown in the same spot for many years.

Where to Find Eryngium expansum

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

Eryngium expansum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium expansum?

Eryngium expansum

What is the common name of Eryngium expansum?

Mexican Eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium expansum?

Eryngium expansum is native to Mexico and Central America.

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,

References