Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Voy. Venus, Bot. [Atl.] : 22 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674365
Common Names
- Eriodictyon californicum
- California Eriodictyon
- California Yerba Santa
Synonyms
- Eriodictyon californicum australe Brand [unknown]
- Eriodictyon californicum glutinosum (Benth.) Brand [unknown]
- Eriodictyon californicum latifolia Brand [unknown]
- Eriodictyon californicum linearis Brand [unknown]
- Eriodictyon californicum pubens Brand [unknown]
- Eriodictyon glutinosum Benth. [unknown]
- Eriodictyon glutinosum serratum Choisy [unknown]
Description
Eriodictyon californicum (also called California 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 californicum 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 californicum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriodictyon californicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Eriodictyon californicum
Eriodictyon californicum can be found in the western United States.
Eriodictyon californicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriodictyon californicum?
Eriodictyon californicum
What is the common name of Eriodictyon californicum?
California Yerba Santa
What is the natural habitat of Eriodictyon californicum?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States
Species in the Eriodictyon genus
Eriodictyon altissimum,
Eriodictyon angustifolium,
Eriodictyon californicum,
Eriodictyon capitatum,
Eriodictyon crassifolium,
Eriodictyon sessilifolium,
Eriodictyon tomentosum,
Eriodictyon traskiae,
Eriodictyon trichocalyx,
Eriodictyon californicum,
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,