Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
675030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 4(Mar.-Apr.): 23 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674362

Common Names

  • Eriodictyon angustifolium
  • Narrow-Leaf Eriodictyon
  • Narrow-Leaf Yerba Santa

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Synonyms

  • Eriodictyon angustifolium amplifolium Brand [unknown]
  • Eriodictyon angustifolium pubens A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eriodictyon glutinosum angustifolium (Nutt.) Torr. [unknown]

Description

Eriodictyon angustifolium (also called Narrowleaf yerba santa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has a woody stem and small, dark green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriodictyon angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fire-resistant shrub in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriodictyon angustifolium is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriodictyon angustifolium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade.

Where to Find Eriodictyon angustifolium

Eriodictyon angustifolium can be found in the western United States.

Eriodictyon angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriodictyon angustifolium?

Eriodictyon angustifolium

What is the common name of Eriodictyon angustifolium?

Narrowleaf Yerba Santa

What is the natural habitat of Eriodictyon angustifolium?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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