Eryngium foetidum L.

  • Filed As

    Apiaceae
    Eryngium foetidum L.

  • Collector(s)

    F. Henderson 1213 with A. Ososki, A. Garcia Ventura, 12 Jan 2006

  • Location

    Dominican Republic. Santiago. Villa González Mun. Solar del Señor Adolfo.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 04817426

    Occurrence ID: f4ebda5c-2688-435e-9b4e-f04b2c0278cb

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Apiales

  • Family

    Apiaceae

  • All Determinations

    Eryngium foetidum L.

  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Dominican Republic

  • State/Province

    Santiago

  • County/Municipio

    Villa González Mun.

  • Locality

    Solar del Señor Adolfo.

  • Coordinates

    19.5422, -70.7872

  • Georeferencing Method

    Not on label - Method and source unknown.

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Medicinal Planti ®f the Dominican Republic
apiaceae
Eryngium foetidum L.
Dominican Republic, Santiago, Villa Gonzales, Solar del
Señor Adolfo. I9°32’23”N; 70° 47’14” W. Alt. 460 ft Jan 11
2006 ^
Herbaceous, up to 50 cm in height. Basal leaves broad.
Inflorescences surrounded by cataphylls. Flowers greenish.
Strong scent.
Vernacular name: cilantro sabanero
Uses: as tea and as an extract (zumo) to treat ear pain
Flor Henderson 1213 with Andreana Ososki & Andriano
Garcia Ventura “Chanflin”
(4vouchers)
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04817426