Eryngium maritimum
Sea-holly
Eryngium maritimum, commonly known as sea holly, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal sand dunes. Distinguished by its striking blue-tinged, spiny leaves and architectural flower heads, this plant thrives in saline environments. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it offers unique bioactive properties for various therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Eryngium maritimum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and is identified by the genus Eryngium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eryngium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by a variety of different common names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is referred to as Mikołajek nadmorski, while in French Brittany, it is called Dünemfisel. In Catalonia, the plant is known as card marí, and in Hungary, it goes by the name tengerparti iringó. Furthermore, in Corsica, it is commonly identified as Cardu marinu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Mikołajek nadmorski | Wikidata |
| frr | Dünemfisel | Wikidata |
| ca | card marí | Wikidata |
| hu | tengerparti iringó | Wikidata |
| co | Cardu marinu | Wikidata |
| de | Stranddistel | Wikidata |
| nn | strandtorn | Wikidata |
| csb | Òstropùs | Wikidata |
| da | Strand-Mandstro | Wikidata |
| sv | Martorn | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing along the coastal areas of Denmark and Great Britain. Its presence also extends to the shores of Ireland, where it thrives in sandy habitats. Furthermore, the species is documented in the northern territories of Norway. Finally, it can be located across the coastline of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eryngium maritimum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, monoterpenes, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eryngium maritimum has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium maritimum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |