Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 352 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677776
Common Names
- Bupleurum Eryngium
- Bupleurum Sea Holly
- Bupleurum Eryngium Sea Holly
Synonyms
- Eryngium frutescens Moris [unknown]
- Lessonia bupleuroides Bertero [unknown]
Description
Eryngium bupleuroides (also called Bupleurum-leaved Sea Holly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eryngium bupleuroides 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
The flower of Eryngium bupleuroides is a white or pale blue umbel, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eryngium bupleuroides 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 bupleuroides
Eryngium bupleuroides can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Eryngium bupleuroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eryngium bupleuroides?
Eryngium bupleuroides
What is the common name of Eryngium bupleuroides?
Bupleurum-leaved Sea Holly
What is the natural habitat of Eryngium bupleuroides?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,