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sea holly

Eryngium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Sea holly, scientifically known as Eryngium, is a versatile genus of flowering plants celebrated for its striking, architectural foliage and metallic blue blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, various species hold significant medicinal value, traditionally used in herbal remedies to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall systemic vitality.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Eryngo · Eryngos · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Strebanthus · Reilia · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eryngium

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Eringio
  • Caraguatales
  • Hierbas del sapo

German:

  • Mannstreu
  • Mannstreu

French:

  • Panicaut
  • panicaut
  • Panicaults
  • Panicauts
  • Panicaut

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Eryngium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Eryngium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a distinct presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its distribution extends to the northern territories of Finland. The species is also well-established in the coastal and inland areas of Great Britain. Finally, it is frequently documented throughout the territories of Ireland and Norway.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Eryngium has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins, eryngial, triterpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Eryngium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
eryngial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Saponins

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Tannins

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

eryngial

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

triterpenoids

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Activities

Eryngium has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.

Activities reported in Eryngium
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidiabetic

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Conditions

Eryngium has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include asthma, burns, diarrhea, fevers, hypertension.

Conditions investigated for Eryngium
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Asthma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Burns 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diarrhea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fevers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypertension 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Malaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Asthma

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Burns

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Diarrhea

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Fevers

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Hypertension

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Malaria

  1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Preparations

Eryngium has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include infusion.

Preparations reported for Eryngium
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Infusion 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Infusion

  1. Frontiers in nutrition