Eryngium planum
Eryngium caeruleum
Eryngium planum, commonly known as slender eryngo, is a striking perennial herb native to Europe. Characterized by its spiky, blue-tinged bracts and delicate white flowers, it thrives in meadows. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this medicinal plant has traditionally been used to support kidney function and alleviate various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Eryngium planum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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, known scientifically as Eryngium planum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In war, de, sv, it, and ceb, it is commonly called Eryngium caeruleum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| war | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| de | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| sv | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| it | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| ceb | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| en | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| es | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| fr | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| bg | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
| ru | Eryngium caeruleum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented throughout the territories of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its specific geographical range within the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eryngium planum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, caryophyllene, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, myristic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eryngium planum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium planum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acanthamoeba keratitis, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Long-Term Memory, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acanthamoeba keratitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Long-Term Memory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |