Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
palaestina
ID:
598559

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2712579: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.