Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 2 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597858
Common Names
- Cerinthe glabra
- Blue Shrimp Plant
- Honeywort
Synonyms
- Cerinthe alpina Kit. ex Schult. [unknown]
- Cerinthe glabra caucasica E.Hadac [unknown]
- Cerinthe glabra pirinica Stoj. & Acht. [unknown]
- Cerinthe glabra pirinica (Stoj. & Acht.) N.Andreev & Peev [unknown]
- Cerinthe glabra pyrenaica (Arv.-Touv.) Kerguélen [unknown]
- Cerinthe pyrenaica Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
- Cerinthe suevica G.Martens [unknown]
- Cerinthe alpina velebitica Degen & Lengyel [unknown]
Description
Cerinthe glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cerinthe glabra sub. smithiae (A.Kern. ex Nyman) Domac
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cerinthe glabra is yellow, with a diameter of up to 8 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cerinthe glabra is a perennial plant that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can also be grown from seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering.
Where to Find Cerinthe glabra
Cerinthe glabra can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Cerinthe glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cerinthe glabra?
Cerinthe glabra
What is the common name of Cerinthe glabra?
Smooth Honeywort
What is the natural habitat of Cerinthe glabra?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Cerinthe genus
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,