Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertol.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 2: 325 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597901
Common Names
- Cerinthe tenuiflora
- Honeywort
- Blue Shrimp Plant
Synonyms
- Cerinthe glabra tenuiflora (Bertol.) Domac [unknown]
Description
Cerinthe tenuiflora (also called Slender-Flowered 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 tenuiflora 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
Flower of Cerinthe tenuiflora is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cerinthe tenuiflora 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 tenuiflora
Cerinthe tenuiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Cerinthe tenuiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cerinthe tenuiflora?
Cerinthe tenuiflora
What is the common name of Cerinthe tenuiflora?
Slender Cerinthe
What is the natural habitat of Cerinthe tenuiflora?
It is native to Europe, where it grows in moist, shady areas.
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,