Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
675059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 36 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674391

Common Names

  • Eriodictyon tomentosum
  • Woolly Eriodictyon
  • Woolly Yerba Santa

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Synonyms

  • Eriodictyon niveum Eastw. [unknown]

Description

Eriodictyon tomentosum (also called Woolly 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum

Eriodictyon tomentosum can be found in the western United States.

Eriodictyon tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriodictyon tomentosum?

Eriodictyon tomentosum

What is the common name of Eriodictyon tomentosum?

Woolly Yerba Santa

What is the natural habitat of Eriodictyon tomentosum?

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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