Eryngium caeruleum
Eryngium caeruleum, commonly known as Blue Sea Holly, is a striking perennial celebrated for its architectural beauty and medicinal potential. Native to various temperate regions, this plant features unique steel-blue bracts. Historically utilized in traditional herbalism, it offers intriguing pharmacological properties that continue to fascinate modern botanical researchers.
- Scientific name: Eryngium caeruleum
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the expansive landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural range includes several distinct nations within this specific region. Specifically, it can be located in the territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. The species also extends its distribution into Turkmenistan and Tadjikistan. Finally, its geographical presence is completed by its occurrence in Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eryngium caeruleum, is characterized by its striking and complex reproductive structures, most notably its prominent inflorescence. This inflorescence consists of dense, rounded clusters of small, individual flowers that are held atop a sturdy, upright stem, creating a distinctive architectural appearance. The structural arrangement of the inflorescence is essential for attracting pollinators and serves as the primary focal point for identifying the species in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflorescence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eryngium caeruleum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorophyll, fatty acids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium caeruleum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |