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Eryngium pandanifolium

a perennial member of the Eryngium genus in the family Umbelliferae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
2.5 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Bees, Flies, Beetles
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Bees, Flies, Beetles

Uses

Material uses

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A fibre is obtained from the leaves and is used for cordage[4].

Product or use
Fibre

Environment

Range
S. America - Brazil to Argentina. Naturalized in S.W. Europe.
Habitat
Banks of ditches in Portugal.
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 8+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in early autumn on the surface of a well-drained compost in a cold frame[2]. The seed can also be sown in spring. It usually germinates in 5 - 90 days at 20°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in early spring or autumn. Take care since the plant resents root disturbance[2]. Root cuttings in autumn or winter[2].

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position[1]. Prefers a light sandy soil but tolerates most soil types including lime and poor gravels[2]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[3]. Plants should be put in their final position whilst small since they resent root disturbance[2]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is not very hardy outdoors in Britain but has survived temperatures down to -10°c when grown in a very well-drained soil and a sheltered position[2].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  3. Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8

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  4. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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