Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latiglumis
ID:
1552298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) Romasch.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 98 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032232

Common Names

  • Eriocoma latiglumis
  • Wide-glumed Dropseed
  • Wide-glumed Sandgrass

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Description

Eriocoma latiglumis (also called Broad-Leaved 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 latiglumis 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 latiglumis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocoma latiglumis 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 latiglumis

Eriocoma latiglumis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Eriocoma latiglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocoma latiglumis?

Eriocoma latiglumis

What are the common names of Eriocoma latiglumis?

Broad-leaved needlegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eriocoma latiglumis?

Southwestern United States

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:77199074-1: 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].