Eryngium
Sea holly
Eryngium, commonly known as sea holly, is a diverse 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 utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Eryngium
- 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. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within 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, known scientifically as Eryngium, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 刺芹属 (zh-hans), 刺芹屬 (zh-hant), or 刺芹屬 (zh-hk), while in Poland, it is commonly called Mikołajek (pl), and in Belarus, it is known as Сінегаловік (be).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 刺芹属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 刺芹屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 刺芹屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Mikołajek | Wikidata |
| be | Сінегаловік | Wikidata |
| ru | Синеголовник | Wikidata |
| tr | Boğadikeni | Wikidata |
| ca | Panical | Wikidata |
| hu | iringó | Wikidata |
| de | Mannstreu | Wikidata |
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 | 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 | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Eryngium, is valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found within its various components. Most of its medicinal benefits are derived from the aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering structures that grow above the ground. Additionally, the plant is often utilized for its essential oil, which can be extracted to provide concentrated aromatic and bioactive compounds used in various herbal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eryngium has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eryngial, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eryngial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eryngium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, burns, diarrhea, fevers, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |