Eriocoma alta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen) Romasch.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 96 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032223
Common Names
- Eriocoma alta
- High Eriocoma
- Tall Eriocoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocoma alta (also called High Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a small perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of seasonal flooding.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocoma alta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocoma alta has small, yellow flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocoma alta is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Eriocoma alta
Eriocoma alta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Eriocoma alta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocoma alta?
Eriocoma alta
What is the common name of Eriocoma alta?
Tall Sandbur
What is the habitat of Eriocoma alta?
Dry sandy soils in open areas
Species in the Eriocoma genus
Eriocoma lehmannii, Eriocoma hymenoides, Eriocoma webberi, Eriocoma thurberiana, Eriocoma hendersonii, Eriocoma robusta, Eriocoma curvifolia, Eriocoma coronata, Eriocoma contracta, Eriocoma scribneri, Eriocoma swallenii, Eriocoma bracteata, Eriocoma lemmonii, Eriocoma wallowaensis, Eriocoma bloomeri, Eriocoma lobata, Eriocoma occidentalis, Eriocoma nevadensis, Eriocoma parishii, Eriocoma perplexa, Eriocoma nelsonii, Eriocoma pinetorum, Eriocoma latiglumis, Eriocoma lettermanii, Eriocoma richardsonii, Eriocoma arnowiae, Eriocoma arida, Eriocoma alta, Eriocoma valdesii,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77199065-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].