Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
678410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt. & Pit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Expl. Sci. Maroc, Bot. : 45 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677742

Common Names

  • Eryngium atlanticum
  • Atlantic eryngium
  • Atlantic eryngium

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Description

Eryngium atlanticum (also called 'Atlantic 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 atlanticum is a popular ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also known to have medicinal properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eryngium atlanticum 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 atlanticum is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eryngium atlanticum

Eryngium atlanticum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Eryngium atlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium atlanticum?

Eryngium atlanticum

What is the common name of Eryngium atlanticum?

Atlantic Sea Holly

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium atlanticum?

Coastal areas, dunes, and salt marshes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2799126: Based on the initial data import
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.