Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
678367

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 233 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677699

Common Names

  • Eryngium alpinum
  • Alpine eryngium
  • Alpine eryngium

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Description

Eryngium alpinum (also called 'Alpine Eryngium', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers with purple veins. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eryngium alpinum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium alpinum is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eryngium alpinum

Eryngium alpinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Eryngium alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium alpinum?

Eryngium alpinum

What are the common names of Eryngium alpinum?

Alpine Eryngo, Alpine Sea Holly

What is the growth habit of Eryngium alpinum?

It is a perennial herb with an upright habit

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,

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