Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neei
ID:
509853

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Candollea 63: 7 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509185

Common Names

  • Eryngium neei
  • Neei Eryngium
  • Neei Violet

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Description

Eryngium neei (also called Nee's Eryngium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in dry, sandy soils in deserts and other arid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium neei has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium neei is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium neei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Eryngium neei

Eryngium neei can be found in the southwestern United States, in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Eryngium neei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium neei?

Eryngium neei

What type of plant is Eryngium neei?

Annual forb

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium neei?

Deserts and dry areas

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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