Status:
valid
Authors:
Eig & Sam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1943: 353 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597891
Common Names
- Cerinthe palaestina
- Honeywort
- Purple Shrimp Plant
Description
Cerinthe palaestina (also called Palestine 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 palaestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cerinthe palaestina has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cerinthe palaestina is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Cerinthe palaestina
Cerinthe palaestina can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Cerinthe palaestina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cerinthe palaestina?
Cerinthe palaestina
What is the common name of Cerinthe palaestina?
Palestine Honeywort
What is the natural habitat of Cerinthe palaestina?
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,