Eriocoma contracta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Johnson) Romasch.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 97 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032228
Common Names
- Eriocoma contracta
- Sand Dropseed
- Bristle Dropseed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocoma contracta (also called Contracted 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 contracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections. It is also used for making jams, jellies and other food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocoma contracta is a yellow color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocoma contracta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Eriocoma contracta
Eriocoma contracta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Eriocoma contracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocoma contracta?
Eriocoma contracta
What is the common name of Eriocoma contracta?
Sandhill Sandbur
What is the habitat of Eriocoma contracta?
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:77199070-1: 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].