Eriocoma hymenoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) Rydb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 39: 102 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869182
Common Names
- Eriocoma hymenoides
- Hymenoides Eriocoma
- Hymenoides Cupgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocoma hymenoides (also called Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It has a fibrous root system and grows in sandy soils and disturbed areas. It is characterized by its long, slender, and spiny inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocoma hymenoides is used as an ornamental grass for landscaping. It is also used to control soil erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocoma hymenoides is a white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocoma hymenoides is a perennial grass that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of poor soils.
Where to Find Eriocoma hymenoides
Eriocoma hymenoides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Eriocoma hymenoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocoma hymenoides?
Eriocoma hymenoides
What type of plant is Eriocoma hymenoides?
Grass
What is the common name of Eriocoma hymenoides?
Hymenoides Plains Grass
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
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94498-2: 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].